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    Wet carpet rr footwell- stopped up rear A/C drain

    If you have not made it a routing to check and unclog the rear a/c condensate drain, now is a good time. It is located at the rr corner of the vehicle about the exhaust tip. Look for the a/c hoses entering the cabin, look just infront of them for a black nipple and manipulate it. you can use...
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    Rear Defrost connector repair- seems tricky and requires 3 hands???

    Anyone done this or have an alternate method? # 03-08-48-006J: Repair Information for Reconnection of Rear Window (Defroster) Contact or Tab - (Dec 11, 2014) Subject: Repair Information for Reconnection of Rear Window (Defroster) Contact or Tab Models: 2000-2015 GM Passenger Cars and...
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    Tech2win/vxdiag diagnostics software questions.

    Hey all, I am looking at purchasing this system to help maintain and diagnose my 01 Tahoe. I just need to make sure that I can use this to diagnose some things like why my 'security' light comes on with doors closed, interior light does not turn on when opening driver door and ABS system purge...
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    Rear track bar replacement tips?

    Hey guys. I am wondering what the easy way is to replace this thing. WHeels off the ground or just lift the body some?
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    Bad alternator?

    I'm not getting any alternator output. I started the car, noticed it was not charging, test drove and it started charging. After restarting engine, no charge. I wiggled wires, checked connections and grounds, no change. I unplugged the 4 prong, 2 wire connector at the back of the alternator...
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    Odd no start- yet again

    Gents, it has happened before that for no apparent reason, the engine would fail to start. previously, I was convinced that the fuel pump was not kicking in and messing with the relays for a few minutes would magically solve the problem. I think last time it was over 10 minutes. Yesterday...
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    Much better oil pressure after oil change.

    Background: 245k miles, bought neglected, sat a lot and oil was well overdue for changing based on time. Not long after the 1st oil change I had to replace the oil filter again due to oil pressure drop offs. After changing the filter, all was well. I have been using Mobil1 10w30 synthetic and...
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    Recommend a brush guard

    Let's see yours!
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    Add on fender flares?

    I am considering adding some OM style fender flares. Partial;y for looks but mostly to protect from rocks as I run a lot of gravel roads and dips. Ebay is full of them for around $130/set. Does anyone have any experience with them? recommend a vendor?
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    Fuel pump and A/c relay issues

    A while back I had a no start condition, swapped the Fuel Pump relay with the DRL relay and all was well for weeks. Then I discovered the A/c relay wasn't kicking in. After messing with it's relay, it kicked in. It seems when the relay is seated all the way, it doesn't connect well. I keep...
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    Blower motor doesn't work on speed 1 and 2

    Where might the resistor pack be hidden? Manual controls. Also I am noticing that the recirc button keeps going back to fresh air unless I have A/c selected. Is that normal?
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    Mystery: Z36Powerstop rear brakes excessive inner pad wear after only 4k miles

    I replaced the entire rear brake set up with z36 Powerstop parts. Drilled and slotted rotors, calipers and brackets, pads and hardware including drag reduction clips. I noticed a squeaking noise on the right rear a few days ago, so I decided to check. I found that the inner pad was worn...
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    Common rust issue everyone needs to check for!

    Guys, my Tahoe spent too much time in salt-land. When I got it, the rocker panels were already terrible. I had a suspicion as to the cause of rocker panels rotting out from the inside and went to investigating a bit yesterday. In the rear wheel wells, maybe 4 inches above the plastic skirt that...
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    Finally solved belt squeak...

    I had been hunting down a belt squeak for a while now. Usually it turns out to be the bearing on the belt tensioner. Our vehicles have two... After replacing both the tensioner and idler pulleys I still had a noise. I removed all the belts and the cooling fan and could not feel any suspicious...
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    no heat in the front of a dual system?

    The rear heat works great, but only cold air coming out of front vents. Things to check? An actuator perhaps? It is a manual control system, not automatic.
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    Updated parking brake hardware install?

    As with so many, my parking brakes do not work. I pulled the rotor off and found no friction material on the parking brake shoe on one side so far. The new AC Delco parking brake kit comes with a bunch of hardware, but no installation guide. I cannot figure out where the extra parts go. I have...
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    DYi press in bushings for front control arms?

    I think I may need bushings up front for my stock height 4x4. They look ok, but I am feeling some wandering when driving. I have a press but no adapters. Has anyone done this that could advise on how hard it is to do?
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    Power steering gets hard. Things to check?

    I have read that this is a common problem in these but have not read about a solution. The power steering pump does not make noises like you would expect if straining. The problem seems to be worse when the engine is hot versus cold.
  19. OneofFew

    Security light comes on, interior lights do not.

    This is an intermittent problem, all door are closed when the security light comes on. Does anyone have ideas as to what to check? door switches? I can't even find them.
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    What bulbs are people using to replace the DRL bulbs? LED?

    Both of mine are burnt out and I noticed there are 2 filaments... someone used the wrong bulb... I read a TSB (see below) that recommends an updated bulb, but I feel I may a swell use an LED. Is there a recommended source? part #? ==== Bulletin No.: 00-08-42-010A Date: June 20, 2003...
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    No Audio, messy wiring, missing tweeters

    I have a nice alpine unit in this car I just got a bit ago. The PO had an XM installed and ran a 3.5mm jack to it somehow (no input on the front) and said the radio was working. I get no audi regardless of input, volume or mute button selection. I also noticed that the tweeters were missing from...
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    Greetings from NE GA

    I live in beautiful Talullah Falls, Ga, am a truck driver and mechanic by trade but haven't been in the mechanic trade in years. ASE certified and worked for GM for years, now I just work on my own cars and do some automotive A/C work on the side. I have been wanting a Tahoe or suburban for...
  23. OneofFew

    How to: Front hub, cv axle replacement

    Removing the hubs: With the wheel off- Remove the brake caliper with a torx bit, the caliper mount, remove cap on the hub with a chisel (you may have to start with a scraper), remove 36mm axle nut, remove axle bolts on the diff (15mm), remove lower shock mount bolt (you will need to jack up the...
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    Georgia Mountain Rough duty Tahoe. The struggle is real.

    I recently bought an 01 Tahoe 4x4 to accommodate big dogs better and be able to tow a few k lbs in the mountains. The roads around here are pretty gnarly. I have not found very many how-tos on this forum and I do ALL my own work, so I will be documenting as much as I can stand for the community...
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    01 Tahoe overheating- stumped

    Engine overheated, so I had it towed home. Today, idling quite a while the temp hung around 210 for a while, then the hotter it got, the faster the temp rose. I turned off the a/c at about 230 degrees a raised the idle, the cooling fan was audible. Temp kept rising. Things I have checked-...

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