My “new” 05 - updates, upgrades and service plans

[Blk00ss]

Where is it located on my '05 ??

Its all located up and directly in front of your spare tire. But if your filling issues are intermittent, you probably have charcoal pellets somewhere in the lines. This is NOT an uncomon issue for GM vehicles. In fact, many would love it if GM would scrap this horribly designed system. There are plenty of YT videos of people dropping the tank and back blowing pellets from the lines. This past Sunday I disconnected the lines to the evap canister and back blew from the gas tube inlet (where you put the gas nozzle) and tons of pellets came shooting out all over the floor from the lines.

 

[Fless]

Its all located up and directly in front of your spare tire. But if your filling issues are intermittent, you probably have charcoal pellets somewhere in the lines. This s NOT an uncomon issue for GM vehicles. There are plenty of YT videos of peple dropping the tank and back blowing pellets from the lines. This past Sunday I disconnected the lines to the evap canister and back blew from the gas tube inlet (where you put the gas nozzle) and tons of pellets came shooting out all over the floor from the lines.

This can be true, but don't overlook the simple things. The vent valve on mine was intermittent; these are easily tested by alternately applying 12v to the terminals and blowing through it. With no voltage applied it should be open, but closed with 12v. Some of the replacement valves have a longer hose to mount the filter higher up, away from the dust and dirt.

 

[05TahoeinLA]

Finished the bilsteins 4600 and moog springs last night. Forget the part number, but it ends in 71. Did not use the z71 springs. Just the standard ones. I like it.

Also ordered a new stereo with adaptor so the steering when controls still work.

That’ll be all for now I think.

But I’ll look at the power steering and the evap system when I get around to it.

 

[05TahoeinLA]

Lost another set of steering wheel control button lights this morning...

Found this part number reference. Curious if anyone has good luck with non-OEM parts.

1999442 - Program/Source
21997738 - Trip/Fuel
21997739 - Driver Information display
1999443 - Seek/Volume

 

[mountie]

Lost another set of steering wheel control button lights this morning...

Found this part number reference. Curious if anyone has good luck with non-OEM parts.

1999442 - Program/Source
21997738 - Trip/Fuel
21997739 - Driver Information display
1999443 - Seek/Volume

I recently purchased a full set from RockAuto.... Dorman. Not installed yet. Fingers crossed.

 

[tRidiot]

Can we get full new buttons, with new printing on them? Mine have mostly worn off - same as on my HVAC controls. I really don't want to do the 'stickers'.

I saw somewhere on here where someone did a mod and put different color LEDs in his buttons, now that would be kick-****. Would love to replace all the 'green' lighting in my dash (like the HVAC as well as the DIC) with a cool blue LED. That would r0x0r.

 

[2006Tahoe2WD]

My vote is to replace the Nivomats with the same to keep the vehicle stock. I found a reasonable deal and replaced those on my 2006 after I got it.

 

[2006Tahoe2WD]

Can someone list the zerk grease locations? I see one one the steering idler arm.

 

[ratled]

Can someone list the zerk grease locations? I see one one the steering idler arm.

Better than a list........

 

[sam05]

Deleted mine also with the 4600's, but used lowering springs in the rear.

-Tony...What lowering springs did you use. I used the Moog Z71 springs on my Denali when I removed the air ride in the back and now it sits too high in the back, but at least 2 to 3 inches more than the stock rake.

 

[Tonyrodz]

-Tony...What lowering springs did you use. I used the Moog Z71 springs on my Denali when I removed the air ride in the back and now it sits too high in the back, but at least 2 to 3 inches more than the stock rake.

Those Moog Z71 springs are much stiffer, so it makes sense that the rear would be higher. I bought this complete kit--https://www.crownsuspension.com/lowering/3/4-lowering-kit-4-coils-2-3-torsion-keys-with-shock-extenders/
I'm sitting around 33 1/4, or there abouts.
With 17's
With 22's

 

[Got Tahoe]

Great to see you guys taking care of your older Tahoe's. I am either to old to get under mine or maybe just lazy.
I had 2 05's, Sold one last year 85K miles sold it for $8,500 to a friend. Still have my Blue 05 with 39,000 miles. I keep wanting to by a new Tahoe to move up on this 05.
But still works for me.
My big mistake was selling my 99 tahoe to a buddy $4 K had 92 K miles. I tried to buy it back but he gave it to his dad in another state.

I did have my tire shop replace one of my TPMS valve stems. Still have a problem with it.

 

[Maximus05Escalade]

Mine is Flex Fuel so if your isn't, the evap system may be somewhat different. Here's a pic of mine, looking from the rear with the fuel tank removed. Vent valve is in the red circle.

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Yours is probably the newer, round one with the external filter:

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Looks to be mounted right beside canister. If so it's a pretty sure bet Mountie's is the same. Mine is on my 05 Escalade. Getting ready to replace canister and clear lines today. both valves are fairly new, but I found charcoal inside of my purge valve, slow fill started a couple weeks ago along with our dear, dear friend P0455. Interesting fact of compromising canister by over filling fuel tank because I'm terrible for having to squeeze in every drop I can so ty for throwing that info out there and ty Jesus for leading me to read this particular post.

 

[Maximus05Escalade]

Great to see you guys taking care of your older Tahoe's. I am either to old to get under mine or maybe just lazy.
I had 2 05's, Sold one last year 85K miles sold it for $8,500 to a friend. Still have my Blue 05 with 39,000 miles. I keep wanting to by a new Tahoe to move up on this 05.
But still works for me.
My big mistake was selling my 99 tahoe to a buddy $4 K had 92 K miles. I tried to buy it back but he gave it to his dad in another state.

I did have my tire shop replace one of my TPMS valve stems. Still have a problem with it.

Let me know if you decide to sell Ole Blue. At 39k it's probably pretty wore out you should probably go ahead and sell. LMBO

 

[mountie]

I spent good money replacing all the fuel vent system..... But I have the feeling they failed to blow out the lines...... My gas pump gun sometimes stops..... But not all the time..
( I guess the station pump pressure may be the reason?? )

 

[OR VietVet]

When I did mine, I did the ENTIRE system, including the lines. All spankin' new.

 

[treehan77]

You added a hitch it don’t forget there probably isn’t a trans cooler since it didn’t have a hitch, so if you’re going to much towing, you will want to add that too. I also bought one BECAUSE it didn’t have a hitch (and therefore never towed anything!), but the ***** is only used for cooler attachment or very light towing.