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#1396 of 1492 Re: SILVER STARS [obyone] by noobie1 Apr 22, 2006 (8:41 am)
Replying to: obyone (Apr 16, 2006 8:35 pm) You're right to point that out about HID. I think George and I are confusing HID with Halogen. A quick look at the McMaster-Carr catalogue shows there are four types of HID (High Intensity Discharge); Mercury Vapor, Low-pressure Sodium, High-pressure Sodium, and Metal Halide. They all have a long restart and warm-up period so, if they're actually used in automotive applications someone here may be able to inform. Their use is mainly for area lighting, and yes, they are pricey; You can easily pay $100 for one bulb. And as far as the 'no touchy rule' for Halogen, I've seen it on 120V applications, but I'm not sure if it applies to low voltage applications. There's no warning on the Silvania packaging.   I'm intrigued about your comment on the Denali fogs. Not being familiar with there look, do you know if the 2002's are interchangeable with the same year Silverado?   -David Replies to this message: obyone (Apr 24, 2006 3:09 pm)
#1397 of 1492 maintenence by akenaten Apr 22, 2006 (3:22 pm)
My owners manual says to change the engine oil when the DIC tells me to. It also says I should change the oil at least once a year. Is that really enough? On my other vehicles I change oil and filter every 5000 miles. Since this is my first diesel(2006 Sierra 2500HD)how often should I change it and why would a diesel need it less often than a gas engine?
#1398 of 1492 Re: SILVER STARS [noobie1] by obyone Apr 24, 2006 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: noobie1 (Apr 22, 2006 8:41 am) Took me awhile to check if they could be swapped. It appears not as the Sierra/Yukon has round fogs as compared to the elongated ones on the Silverado.   Now if you were to do a conversion on the front end with an Escalade kit perhaps..........
#1399 of 1492 Noisy quarter windows by good_dog_scout Apr 24, 2006 (7:47 pm)
Are there any other option as to replacing the windows on my 2000 GMC extended cab to get rid of the wind noise? I am actually considering gluing them shut with silicon. Any other ideas out there?   I wished the had made the back quarter windows that roll down. Anyone ever see a truck converted that way? Replies to this message: gmctruck (Apr 26, 2006 6:45 pm) akenaten (Apr 26, 2006 7:47 pm)
#1400 of 1492 heater blower wont work by wiljman Apr 26, 2006 (3:58 pm)
all fuses are good, fan work when wired directly to the battery, fan doesnt work on any speed. the only thing i can think of is the relay switch. is there a reset to activate relay??? Replies to this message: geo9 (Apr 26, 2006 11:02 pm)
#1401 of 1492 Re: Noisy quarter windows [good_dog_scout] by gmctruck Apr 26, 2006 (6:45 pm)
Replying to: good_dog_scout (Apr 24, 2006 7:47 pm) GM was replacing them under warranty years ago with a redesigned window that supposedly fixed the wind noise problem. There was also a window latch modification that would pull the window in tighter, but I don't remember the exact details since it's been so long ago. A web search might help you find more information on that. The windows can be replaced, but I'm not sure what the cost would be since it's out of warranty.   You would not be able to convert them to roll down windows without major modifications which wouldn't be worth the trouble. Keeping the windows shut all the time seems to help so I don't ever open them on my '99 Sierra.
#1402 of 1492 Re: Noisy quarter windows [good_dog_scout] by akenaten Apr 26, 2006 (7:47 pm)
Replying to: good_dog_scout (Apr 24, 2006 7:47 pm) I think you should convert them to roll down widows. I'm sure an obviously savvy guy like yourself could make it work!
#1403 of 1492 Re: heater blower wont work [wiljman] by geo9 Apr 26, 2006 (11:02 pm)
Replying to: wiljman (Apr 26, 2006 3:58 pm) WIL........Check the 'rado/sierra thread here. Another poster (dagord) had the same problem. He replaced a simple relay in the heater control/switch assembly for only a few bucks vs.  a whole new unit.........
#1404 of 1492 94 Sierra Cut out at start by razormann Apr 29, 2006 (2:45 pm)
Replying to: jneal (Feb 21, 2006 5:42 pm) I have a 94 Sierra 4x4 with a 350 auto trans that when I try to start it fires up fine and then dies within seconds. After some cranking and cursing it starts and runs just fine, no stumbles or rough running. Even when I am trying to start it is sounds just fine. Once it is running it drives smooth and there are no problems. Why would this happen?, it seems as if the fuel is being turned off because pushing the foot feed when it is about to die does nothing. Now here is a list of everything that has been done in the last 3 days: Replaced plugs and Wires Replaced Coil Replaced Ignition Module Replaced Fuel Pump Relay The Fuel pump is less than 1 year old. I brought it to the shop and they couldn't find anything, they said my fuel pressure is fine. Also my check engine light DOES NOT come on at all with this problem, and i know the light works. If anyone can tell me where to go next with this it would be awesome, are there any other electronics that can cuase this problem or has someone had the same problem and was able to ID it? Thanks for your help everyone! Razormann Replies to this message: odqlesz (Sep 12, 2006 5:07 pm)
#1405 of 1492 Re: Sounds more like a fuel filter [obyone] by lamar1 Apr 30, 2006 (9:40 am)
Replying to: obyone (Apr 14, 2001 11:03 pm) I have a similar problem where my 2000 GMC Sierra 5.3 V8 will "surge" during regular driving. I had the fuel filter changed but it continues with the same problem. I had the transmission checked but no problem there either. Replies to this message: akenaten (Apr 30, 2006 11:51 am) razormann (May 01, 2006 10:17 am)

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