What did you do to your 2015-2020 K2XX Tahoe/Yukon Today?

[trailblazer]

Made some distance diagnosing a ABS light problem - “passenger side seat belt anchor tensioner high resistance”. This rig has a rebuilt title and I have the original damage photos; head-on but not too bad. Well well well it looks like someone was too cheap to install OEM parts. I tested this resistor and it appears to have suffered from fretting and caused the high resistance. Checked the driver side seat belt anchor and yup - found another resistor. Thankfully this month genuine GM parts online has a 20% off code for body repair parts. Ordered both up for $278 but I have to drive 75 min each way to pick them up. Any other online retailers wants a minimum $65 HAZMAT fee to ship these. Tasca wanted $275 for SHIPPING!!!

 

[trailblazer]

Oh I forgot to mention how I did the “fuel rail” style injector cleaning job. I had this kit sitting in a box unused for years from Amazon. Hardest part was figuring out the logic to “trick” the car to start after pulling the 5A fuse for the fuel pump prime control and also the 30A fuel pump driver fuse. The primer system kicks on the fuel pump anytime you open the door — we want that OFF. This creates a problem, that little 5A fuse also allows the truck to start. The Amazon fuel injector cleaner kit requires the use of an air compressor. I used Berryman B12 Chemtool Thru-rail 1126 cleaner ($12 from Oreilly). It does not require any premixing with fuel and is specifically formulated for these fancy pressure pot cleaner delivery systems. I had my spouse monitor the disconnected main fuel line for any fuel shooting out. Once you got the liquid poured into the container and air pressure set, again verify the 30A Fuel Pump Control Module (FPCM) fuse to lockout the actual fuel pump is removed. With the engine “on” but not cranking, I just touched the 5A prime fuse for a second back in its slot and the car came alive and allowed me to start it. I should also note that I did run the fuel system “dry” by pulling the FPCM fuse while it was running which made it super easy to remove the main fuel line from the main connector. The engine ran for about ten minutes on the can of cleaner; no nasty smoke.

 

[trailblazer]

Just completed the wireless charger upgrade to the second generation. I scored a new condition 13521066 gen 2 charger off of eBay for $60 and it came with the plug. The Gen 1 and Gen 2 use the same color wiring scheme but the plugs (and individual female terminals) are different. If you try this mod, try to get a Gen 2 with an adapter pigtail or at least with a blunt-cut pigtail so you can match up and cut & crimp your truck’s existing harness. The bottom cover just pops off with a panel removal tool and the four screws that hold the charger onto the lid are T15 torx. Charger works great now! If only there was a way to get wireless Apple CarPlay without using some sort of off-brand CHICOM adapter. I’m very suspicious of using no-name CHICOM products that physically plug into or use wireless data with my mobile phone. Anyone here know of a reputable brand that has a wireless CarPlay adapter?

 

[RST Dana]

Just completed the wireless charger upgrade to the second generation. I scored a new condition 13521066 gen 2 charger off of eBay for $60 and it came with the plug. The Gen 1 and Gen 2 use the same color wiring scheme but the plugs (and individual female terminals) are different. If you try this mod, try to get a Gen 2 with an adapter pigtail or at least with a blunt-cut pigtail so you can match up and cut & crimp your truck’s existing harness. The bottom cover just pops off with a panel removal tool and the four screws that hold the charger onto the lid are T15 torx. Charger works great now! If only there was a way to get wireless Apple CarPlay without using some sort of off-brand CHICOM adapter. I’m very suspicious of using no-name CHICOM products that physically plug into or use wireless data with my mobile phone. Anyone here know of a reputable brand that has a wireless CarPlay adapter?


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[Doubeleive]

Just completed the wireless charger upgrade to the second generation. I scored a new condition 13521066 gen 2 charger off of eBay for $60 and it came with the plug. The Gen 1 and Gen 2 use the same color wiring scheme but the plugs (and individual female terminals) are different. If you try this mod, try to get a Gen 2 with an adapter pigtail or at least with a blunt-cut pigtail so you can match up and cut & crimp your truck’s existing harness. The bottom cover just pops off with a panel removal tool and the four screws that hold the charger onto the lid are T15 torx. Charger works great now! If only there was a way to get wireless Apple CarPlay without using some sort of off-brand CHICOM adapter. I’m very suspicious of using no-name CHICOM products that physically plug into or use wireless data with my mobile phone. Anyone here know of a reputable brand that has a wireless CarPlay adapter?


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these are $70 at orielly's and $20 on ebay all day long, very reliable

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=SPK-DAPT2&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2303516.m570.l1313

 

[TomK9er]

Was going to trade in on a 2027 but decided to keep it and add a BDS 6” lift, Method 18” wheels, and Nitto 34” tires.

 

[trailblazer]

these are $70 at orielly's and $20 on ebay all day long, very reliable

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=SPK-DAPT2&_sacat=0&_from=R40&_trksid=p2303516.m570.l1313

That eBay seller looks like a scam artist; has two auctions for the same item with two similar names with identical photos. One account has good feedback and the other is horrible. Regardless, I’ll check out both the Otto and Spektrum.

 

[BigBoyZ71]

Tried my hand at DIY wrapping the window chrome. Overall a 7/10, my trimming skills are lacking. But it does pass the 5 foot test and it only cost me $50 in material

 

[Doubeleive]

That eBay seller looks like a scam artist; has two auctions for the same item with two similar names with identical photos. One account has good feedback and the other is horrible. Regardless, I’ll check out both the Otto and Spektrum.

there are more from other sellers, anyway it's a cheap easy fix for no wires. works everytime. mine is going on 2 years old, the older ma1's from motorola would die in the heat of summer

 

[trailblazer]

I found a new, sealed, Spektrum unit on eBay from a different seller for about $24 shipped. Thank you!

 

[legit_b]

I got a quote of $360 to paint my unpainted tow hitch cover summit white. Seems a bit high, but maybe I'm just unrealistically cheap. Thoughts?

 

[RST Dana]

I got a quote of $360 to paint my unpainted tow hitch cover summit white. Seems a bit high, but maybe I'm just unrealistically cheap. Thoughts?

If you were in Ohio, I could get it free for $75.00

 

[Fless]

I got a quote of $360 to paint my unpainted tow hitch cover summit white. Seems a bit high, but maybe I'm just unrealistically cheap. Thoughts?

Wonder if @07Burb does this kind of work, remotely. But he wouldn't be with the vehicle to match the paint. Just wondering.

 

[Double J]

I know the Carquest (probably others as well) here in town offers a paint match rattle can custom mix for around $30…. then hit it with a can of clearcoat. I did a paint match on a headlight bezel on my BMW R1200 moto as well as a low spot on the rear bumper cover on my previous Z71 in summit white and turned out great. They just need the manufacturer and paint code and takes about 10 minutes to whip up.

 

[07Burb]

I got a quote of $360 to paint my unpainted tow hitch cover summit white. Seems a bit high, but maybe I'm just unrealistically cheap. Thoughts?

Wonder if @07Burb does this kind of work, remotely. But he wouldn't be with the vehicle to match the paint. Just wondering.

@Fless As long as the vehicle is stock color and hasn't been repainted in the past, I could paint it going off just the color code and it'd probably match pretty well. Especially Summit White. That's a pretty easy color to match. It's a lot harder with something like White Diamond Tricoat or something

As far as the $360 price, that's probably pretty fair actually considering the prep that goes into it before paint flies. From beginning to end, it's probably a 4 or 5 hour job to be done right and professionally Whereabouts are you @legit_b ? Not in the Kansas City and surrounding suburbs, by chance?

 

[trailblazer]

Holy crap I bought a used but new condition OE one from eBay for like $100 shipped when I had my ‘15 Yukon XL. These guys are correct - you can DIY this easy. Best part is that if you screw up you can take it to your body shop guy. I thought you used to be able order these painted from the GM parts desk?

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Spent another four hours yesterday trying to diagnose the ridiculous GMLAN interference issue. Long story short, replaced the Fuel Pump Control Module 23382215 ($88 from Amazon) and it “FIXED” the plethora of GMLAN issues. It was bungling up the ECM and BCM etc. Just ordered another one to keep in the trunk. Five minute job to replace it; used antiseize on the studs so next time it’ll be easy. These do NOT need to be programmed with SPS2 for my ‘17 at least.

 

[legit_b]

@Fless As long as the vehicle is stock color and hasn't been repainted in the past, I could paint it going off just the color code and it'd probably match pretty well. Especially Summit White. That's a pretty easy color to match. It's a lot harder with something like White Diamond Tricoat or something

As far as the $360 price, that's probably pretty fair actually considering the prep that goes into it before paint flies. From beginning to end, it's probably a 4 or 5 hour job to be done right and professionally Whereabouts are you @legit_b ? Not in the Kansas City and surrounding suburbs, by chance?

I'm in NJ, thanks for the reply. I know I could DIY it, but I don't tend to have much success with these types of projects. If $360 is fair, then I'll just pay to have it done.

I wonder how much more he'll charge me to paint a second one at the same time. I bought the first one without the bracket and of course my truck doesn't have it. It'll be nice to have a back up. Speaking of which, do these thing get stole often or do people just take them off and lose them?

 

[07Burb]

I'm in NJ, thanks for the reply. I know I could DIY it, but I don't tend to have much success with these types of projects. If $360 is fair, then I'll just pay to have it done.

I wonder how much more he'll charge me to paint a second one at the same time. I bought the first one without the bracket and of course my truck doesn't have it. It'll be nice to have a back up. Speaking of which, do these thing get stole often or do people just take them off and lose them?

I can’t tell you what he’s charge, but if it was me I’d probably charge you close to that $360 for the one but then do the two of them for like $550 or something because the prep for both can happen at the same time and the use of materials won’t be that much more

 

[trailblazer]

Mine blew off with the wind most likely due to the twist-lock fasteners being loose — I had no idea how that thing was fastened on as I never messed with it or even knew I had a trailer hitch there. Never had a problem with the second one that I installed and was 100% sure that the fasteners were properly engaged.

 

[Jeff_]

Just wrapped up a 3800 mile road trip to Northern Idaho and back. Tahoe ran flawlessly.
I set the cruise control around 80 the whole way, rather than the 85 I did last summer.
Was impressed with the fuel economy I got 20.6mpg on the way up 19.7 on the way back.
Not bad for being weighed down with all our camping gear filling the back to the ceiling!