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  1. Tom Joad

    US website forbidden to foreigners?

    Djeezzz. I was watching a video from LSXMatt about swapping the leather/vinyl cover of his seats and wanna check about https://www.theseatshop.com/ It's like TYF. I can not access this forum or the seat shop from my regular browser. I must use a VPN with an american IP or I cannot have access...
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    From Tahoe to "semi"-camper SUV. Need advice.

    Hello there ! My wife and I decided to go camping next summer with the daughter and the Lab using the Tahoe as a campervan. Well "semi"-camper van as it's really short. It must : - let 2 people sleep inside (while me and the dog will sleep in a tent, aside of the SUV). - cargo stuff to cook...
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    Need coupling part - steering column - 03 Tahoe

    Hi, This is an emergency question I need to order the parts in the next hours or so to get them before I go back to work. I'm currently replacing my steering gear box, my pitarm and the idler arm. What I need is the small part that goes on the gearbox end , that has this "Y" shape and who links...
  4. Tom Joad

    Ice on windshield

    HI, Because your winter are more heavier and snowy than ours, you may be more experienced and told me a few trick. How do you manage to get rid of the ice that is pressed down by the windshield wiper on the lower part of the windshield? In heavy snow fall, you gotta get out every half an hour...
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    Pioneer 2din HU suck Battery down.

    I guessede right, my battery has been sucked up by the Pioneer radio during the last two weeks i wasn't using it. My fault: i did not remove the fuse I put on the wire from the battery to the Headunit. 2 solution, removing the fuse each time i get out of the car at home or at work, or throwing...
  6. Tom Joad

    FUel Pump & K53 Robust Fuel System.

    Hi, One said in another post that K53 are for Flex Fuel vehicle. That's why I don't understand why my tahoe has this K53 RPO code in the glove box sticker though it's a vin T Tahoe. Since my Tahoe was made for export and has the Belgium area RPO code also, could it be possible that they were...
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    Fuel pressure testing issues

    Hi, My 2003 chevy tahoe 5.3L Gas won't start anymore. I parked it finely an evening and the day after it refuses to start. It cranks but won't start. I just received this test pressure gauge ...
  8. Tom Joad

    From Gas to Flex?

    HI, Since I'll have to change the fuel pump i was wondering if I should or should not start to use flex-compatible stuff in case I would like to go flex. What do you think? Is there any difference between gas fuel pump and flex fuel pump?
  9. Tom Joad

    '03 5.3L Tahoe won't start.

    Hi, Some friday evening ago, I put my Tahoe back into the udnerground parking lot as usual. Since the radio was draining all the battery I removed the fuse form the hot wire from the battery. The next sunday, I wanted to start and rev it a little to be sure it would start the next morning to go...
  10. Tom Joad

    Empty battery... of the week !

    Hi, I'm pissed off with this mess. REally If i didn't need the money I would burn it down to the ground. I've installed a Pioneer AVH-X2500BT in place of the OEM 6 disc player using a GMOS-04. First the GMOS has a failure and doesn't give constant 12V. I had to run a wire from the battery...
  11. Tom Joad

    What to do at 125.000 miles (200.000 km)

    Hi, My truck is slowly but surely approaching the 125.000 miles. I've planned to change the oil in the engine, in the trans and the front and rear diff. then change the sparkplug and the airfilter. What else could /should I change ?
  12. Tom Joad

    Rear drivetrain blocking ?

    I've cleared my rear brake issue but find another one. When I turn lightly no problem but when i turn really (like a 90° turn) I feel like the rear drivetrain is blocked. Any leads I could follow?
  13. Tom Joad

    "Battery not charging" ?

    HI, I just swap my flat battery with a brand new one and the DIC show me once "battery not charged". I turn it off and ran for my multimeter and start it agin. No the message is not shown anymore and I got 14.7 V engine running all equipment off. Sometimes i don't understand how my Tahoe...
  14. Tom Joad

    Police brake pads ?

    Hi, I'm checking Rockauto. My actual front pads are Bendix D785CT pads. Can I use Bendix PBD785 instead ? Is the police stuff better than the actual OEM?
  15. Tom Joad

    rumbling brakes ?

    Hi, this afternoon i did a 300 miles trip with the Tahoe. At the end of the trip i have to go overa hill then the road voes down for 2 to 3 miles. I noticed on the way down a rumbling noise coming from thebrakes when i brake. The sound onlyappears and last as long as i press my foot on the brake...
  16. Tom Joad

    Different fuse older ?

    HI, I've bought this fuseholder : https://www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B015Z3S7HO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It seemed to fit correctly : same blade length and size, etc. But I can't push it deeper enough it won't stay and of course, make no electrical ocntact. Are there...
  17. Tom Joad

    Plastic parts on OEM headunit

    HI, THere are plastic pieces each side of the OEM headunit. SHould I screw them on the side of my new headunit?
  18. Tom Joad

    Need path to run a wire.

    Hi, I need to run a wire fomr the underhood fusebox to my radio headunit. Is there a easy way to do that? Regards.
  19. Tom Joad

    [SOLVED] Fast blinking after Turn Signal LED bulb swap

    Hi guys.. I've boughts LED bulbs for my turn signal/hazard few weeks ago. When I replace even only 2 out of 4 bulbs I noticed that the turn signal was really fast though the hazard signal was still at normal speed. To fix this I only had to replace the OEM thermal flasher which is set under...
  20. Tom Joad

    Discount code thread.

    Thank you for being a RockAuto customer! To show our appreciation, we have a special discount for you. Your discount code is: 5123562437579103 How to Use Your Discount Code Enter the code above in the "How Did You Hear About Us?" space on the checkout page (above your payment information)...
  21. Tom Joad

    Turn Signal LED swap fast clicking.

    Hi all, I've swapped my front (and fornt only) bulbs for LED bulbs. Hazard signal works perfectly fine but turn signal are way too fast... I've removed the flasher located under the steering column. My part is GM 15764135 2/4-w/opt. trailering I've read on another forum that 2/4 means 2 turn...
  22. Tom Joad

    Rear Diff cover : ATP or Doorman?

    Hi, I'm looking for a rear diff cover for my '03 Tahoe. Rockauto shows 2 best seller : ATP111107 and DORMAN697706. What brand would you choose?
  23. Tom Joad

    Where can I pick up some permanent 12V ?

    I need to run a wire to power up my new Radio unit. The GMOS-04 box has failled providing permanent 12V. I was thinking of using those items ...
  24. Tom Joad

    Need 3156 bulb socket

    Hi, I'm planning to buy those taillights this summer. As JochenWoern stated in another post, they are made this way : Top row are tail lights and brakes, bottom row are turnsignals and hazards. Top Row is ok for me. Bottom row is useless for me since I need absolutly amber/orange...
  25. Tom Joad

    Metra Axxess GMOS-04 issues

    Hi, On the 16 pin harness that goes from the GMOS-04 to the aftermarket radio I have 1.25V from the couple of red wires that are ignition power. I put a wire between the yellow wire and the red one so I'm sure I have 12V everywhere. Well the radio light up.... :) but there's not sound coming...

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