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    Steering wheel change

    Looking at a steering wheel from a 2014 avalanche. It has the cruise and radio controls. My truck Being a service unit, all it has is the cruise. What does it take to get the radio controls to work? Do I need a harness from the column to the radio?
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    Thump clunk rear end

    Hey all, My Tahoe has developed a thunk clunk when you give it the go juice from a stop. It’s definitely feeling like it is in the rear or the truck. Checked the control arms, shocks, and driveshaft, not seeing anything out of the ordinary. It has had a rattle sound from the back since I...
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    Driver rear compartment panel & speaker area

    Selling the cargo area driver side lower panel that has the cup holder. Has a hole in it near the driver rear door area”see pic”. Also the panel above it that contains the speaker. All have some sort of holes in it from it being in service. Local pickup Lehigh Valley area Allentown Pa...
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    Headlight issue

    Headlights both low beam not as bright as usual. Almost like they are in DRL mode. I know we have specific DRLS, just an example of what in experiencing Any suggestions on where to start? The switch, the sensor on the dash??..
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    Remote start and preset settings

    Ok lucky to have remote start on this truck. It definitely a plus no matter the season. A few things 1st. My truck doesn’t have auto climate control, 2 zone front yes 2 roller knobs for one for driver and one for passenger, rear heating/cooling system yes. Since I got this truck and I...
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    Front hitch mount

    Any of you get a front hitch. Punt on the front of their trucks? I have the go rhino push bar on my truck and just purchased a 12000 lb winch for the truck. Mostly for pulling stuff out of barns etc but also for those “just in case” moments that have happened in the past. I’m looking to see...
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    SSV/Need help stuck!

    Been driving all over the tri state this weekend, Poughkeepsie NY, NYC, @ Swampscott MA. On our way home, stopped to get fuel and some food, now the truck won’t start. Put the key into the ignition starter clicks then the horn starts going off like the alarm is on. ISSUE: it’s an SSV...
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    What’s the difference?

    Besides the type of metal… what’s the difference between the aluminum vs standard control arms. I’m looking to replace mine as the bushings are starting to go and one of the ball joints are shot. Figure do the arms with the belltech drop spindles I got as a Father’s Day gift from my son n wife.
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    Not totally sold that the trans is shot.

    I am not sold that my transmission is in need of replacement. I’ve just hit 124,000 on this truck. The trans. Temps have not gotten above 190 and that was in dead standstill traffic in 90 degree heat. I’m getting a sluggish throttle response. NO codes, thought throttle body or throttle...
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    Lowering the front of an SSV

    I have a 2.5 lowering set up for the back of the SSV, at first I loved it, but then needed to tow stuff so put it back to stock. The front always sat higher, what can I get to level out the truck in the front. The truck has the stock front suspension on it. I’m not towing much anymore...
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    Slow throttle response

    Ok 1st thing the truck is doing this with or without the ac on. Driving lately to and from work etc the throttle seems to be lacking in response. I’ve noticed that I’m putting my foot further into the throttle to get it to go or to even downshift. Any suggestions.
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    Dreaded rear windows

    If I could quote the 15 min of George Carlin here I would. Finally home after a crap show of a trip. What else can go wrong... I’ll tell ya. The damn rear door windows! They both have been rattling when open since I got the truck. Now one of em ain’t going up. I know what’s the case...
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    Forgive my stupidity

    Which side of the motor is #1 cyl located on our trucks? I’m halfway to Youngstown Ohio on 80 and this truck decides to throw an OBD 2 sensor issue 015D. It’s running like crap and I’m near an exit with a Napa and or an Advamced auto.
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    Front wheel bearings

    Passenger side is acting up, have play in the wheel 12 & 6 when I put the floor jack up under it. You all have a part # for new Timken’ s or Moog front hub units! Rock Auto is vague for the SSV models.
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    Scanners on a budget

    My son just turned 16 and was willed a ‘97 Buick Lesabre custom. Low grandpa miles on it but it’s been sitting since ‘18. Got it sorta running but the check engine light is on as I’m sure the shitty gas etc is causing issues. Needs work but nothing to make me want to scrap it or sell it. I’m...
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    Water pump or not... that is my ?

    Driving to work at 2AM it’s snowing and I have heat. About half way to work I notice it’s cooler in the truck, nope still have it cranked to Hates level. Nearing the office, wisps of heat if I’m lucky. Coolant level the same in the res tank, upper hose feels hot but it’s cold as shit...
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    6J3 wiring for old police lighting system?

    There’s a bundle of 4 wires that have tan, gray, green & blue wires coming out of the truck towards the headlights. The gray wire connects into forward lamp harness. Does anyone know where that goes to? I have the wiring schematics up on my computer but it’s not showing where the hell it...
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    Smelling coolant

    Hey guys been a while. With my accident that took me out of commission far longer than I ever wanted. The loss of my wife’s mom and my step son all in a matter of 2 weeks it’s been a rough ride. ok ok, been driving the Tahoe a lot! Recently starts smelling/tasting coolant outside of the...
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    Control arms

    I would imagine that both the PPV & SSV’s do NOT have the aluminum front control arms. Passenger side lower ball joint is shot, a lot of play in it. My philosophy is once one part wears out the rest are close to it as well.
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    RPO Code heated mirrors

    What’s the RPO code for the heated mirrors. The build sheet on my police Tahoe says I have it but after last nights hard freeze, they didn’t defrost with rear defroster on. Unless there’s yet another switch I have to plug in from another connector in the dash.
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    2014 SSV..Brands of fluid

    Finally feeling better that I can get back under the Tahoe and do some preventative maintenance. She’s now at 115,000 ish miles. Getting a stock filter for the trans, what’s everyone using for fluid and gaskets? Stick with Dino fluid or go synthetic? Have diff fluid for front and rear...
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    Suggestions center of dash

    Ok how do you remove the frigging glove box on these trucks, used to be a few 7mm screws and the whole thing came out. I’m trying to get to the aux. fuses relays that are installed for police use up high in the dash. Hopefully don’t need to remove the dash top. Need to drive this tomorrow...
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    Jump seat center console for sale York, PA

    This is the same one I have in my truck. Know a bunch of ya are looking for one, price seems a bit steep but maybe negotiable. 2007-2013 Chevy Silverado 1500 Center Console Jump Seat https://york.craigslist.org/pts/d/york-chevy-silverado-1500-center/7190794900.html
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    Tires..It's gonna come faster than you think

    I now have to get the truck ready for daily activities. An 88 year old fuggin Qtip took me out this past Tuesday and totaled my ‘17 Buick Regal GS, and put me in the hospital for 3 days. Idiot was driving a fuggin Subaru couldn’t see past the windshield and drove thru a red traffic light...
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    Red with black stripe

    Anyone know what this used to power on the SSV’s or PPV’s? My truck is an SSV, trying to trace wires that used to control the police equipment. Looking to install some additional lighting up front of the truck. Fog lights maybe a light bar. Still have the hide a light wiring up behind the...

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