New To Me 98 Tahoe, Green

[Mean_Green]

Intermittent ABS light like that typically means a sensor problem. Could also be connection problems at harness and/or module. If was a tone ring or gap problem, IMO, that would be a more constant thing.

It will likely have a ABS code stored that will point to a diagnostic procedure in the manual.

I've had a couple of auto parts stores pull the codes, but they don't see anything for ABS at all.

Do dealers charge to pull codes?

 

[Fless]

Most auto parts store scanners don't read the ABS system, so you'll need to find someone or a store that has such a scanner.

 

[east302]

Try a tire shop or something like that when they’re not too busy. They’d likely have a good scanner on hand and run a quick check for you.

 

[Mean_Green]

Question.


I get about 7', maybe a bit more from the back of the front seats to the inside sill of the barn doors with them closed. Obviously I can't get a full 8' board laying flat inside and close the doors. I could leave the doors open a bit with the board protruding and lash them closed against it. Other than the noise and wind, is there a problem with that? Stress on the hinges, etc?

This is not something that would be done often.

 

[OR VietVet]

No problem at all. I had a 2002 barn door Tahoe and did that a few times. Just don't tie the doors together too tight. I put padding on the edges of what is being hauled and used a few bungy cords.

 

[Mean_Green]

Well, my thinking is the doors aren't light and I'm not sure how strong the hinges are. Supporting the doors static isn't the same as supporting them while the vehicle is in motion over bumpy roads.

I can't leave the tailgate open on the wagon without risk of losing the upper glass portion the way it's hinged and latched

 

[OR VietVet]

If you strap them where they don't flop back and forth, they will be fine. I don't know about a "Dukes of Hazard" jump but other than that, should be good. Be careful where you attach bungy's or straps. If you really want to help support door weight when hanging open, strap from bottom of door and up to the roof rack in addition to the other straps.

 

[YukonGTmaster]

Question.


I get about 7', maybe a bit more from the back of the front seats to the inside sill of the barn doors with them closed. Obviously I can't get a full 8' board laying flat inside and close the doors. I could leave the doors open a bit with the board protruding and lash them closed against it. Other than the noise and wind, is there a problem with that? Stress on the hinges, etc?

This is not something that would be done often.

When I need to get 8' boards in, I pad the center console with a moving blanket, and stack the ends there. Then I can close the barn doors. It all depends on how many boards you are loading up though.

 

[Mean_Green]

^^^ I don't have a center console. I have the 60/40 bench with a fold down armrest..

I do the center console thing in the Taurus wagon sometimes, or just lay the passenger seat back as far as it will go. I can get a ten footer in there if I go up over the dash.

 

[Mean_Green]

If you strap them where they don't flop back and forth, they will be fine. I don't know about a "Dukes of Hazard" jump but other than that, should be good. Be careful where you attach bungy's or straps. If you really want to help support door weight when hanging open, strap from bottom of door and up to the roof rack in addition to the other straps.

I was thinking of adding a square D ring style tie point to the inside of each door down low, then threading a lashing strap with a cam lock rather than a ratchet strap. Hold secure without pulling too hard.

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[Foot0069]

You asked about RPO codes. The sticker in the glove box? Here ya go.

RPO (Regular Production Option) GM master list

www.crankshaftcoalition.com

 

[Foot0069]

The door pns aren't really that bad. I recommend a hard surface, concrete or pavement. You will need patience and a buddy. A rolling floor jack and a block of wood to support it. A door spring compressor as well. Plenty of you tube videos to watch first. These folks sell the best door pin sets after a bunch of research. I used cheap ones on my 97 K1500 and they were junk quickly.

Cunningham Machine

Aftermarket truck parts

cunninghammachine.com

 

[Foot0069]

Nice looking truck. Once you get the little stuff right I bet you'll grow to love it.

 

[Mean_Green]

Don't want to trash the other guy's dream or get lost in the random thread

My Green thing came from Spokane with a few more miles (80K is a few). I only paid 4K and got two more doors.

 

[Mean_Green]

SES light on again. Posted about it once before, but can't find that post right now. Runs and drives fine though.

 

[YukonGTmaster]

SES light on again. Posted about it once before, but can't find that post right now. Runs and drives fine though.

Can you check for codes? O2 sensors on these trucks get torched after many miles in service. Mine would always throw a code when i went on trips with large elevation changes.

 

[Mean_Green]

^^ Code is P201, P204? ( I forget now) something about a small vacuum leak. They reset it and no light for weeks, but it comes back eventually.


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Turned the key this morning ... starter spun free, not engaged. Never did that before.

Second try, it engaged and started fine.

 

[Mean_Green]

So, I aired the tire up ....

Stern has a slight list to starboard.


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That's about as flat as a tire can get. Not fun. Aired it up and will see how long it holds. Hopefully I'll be able to drive it to a shop because I really don't want to deal with it here. The two fronts are low too, but nothing like that.


Not looking forward to buying new shoes either.

... and let it sit for two days. No sign of air loss again. Drove it 60-70 miles into town and back. It's been sitting for another couple of days. Still no sign of air loss.


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And the code referenced above is P 0442.

 

[Mean_Green]

Checked again today, so sign of air loss.

 

[Mean_Green]

Or again yesterday.

How can it only leak or go flat so rarely? Penetrated object wiggling and sometimes sealing? Valve stem intermittent?