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#307 of 511 Re: 96 Jimmy 4WD SLE Poor Heat [rlf1195] by beenanddone Nov 21, 2005 (4:29 pm)
Replying to: rlf1195 (Dec 13, 2002 12:06 pm) I have been a mechanic for over 35 years so I have seen a lot of things the dealers will try to do take advantage of the all-important customer.   I purchased a 1999 GMC Jimmy 4.3 2wd brand new with 5 miles on it and right now it has 72,000 miles and I have only had minor problems with this vehicle after the warranty period.   The alternator and compressor were replaced three times, but remember when the alternator goes out the dealer will only recharge the battery. Batteries on all GM vehicles will leak on the positive side and will start this procedure of the alternator going out. I finally just replaced the battery the last time the alternator was replaced and everything is working just fine.   The compressor will go out because the case and the seal starts to leak, so the dealer will just keep replacing the compressor but will never replace the accumulator or the expansion tube to complete the job correctly. They also know about the new style GM compressor available but will not always install it.   Driver’s side door pins are no big deal, just replace them and everything is fine. I have not seen any ball joint or hub bearing problems with these vehicles at all.   Dex-Cool antifreeze is not bad but it will not last as recommended, you need to flush the cooling system out completely every 2 years or 24,000 miles. If this is not done and you wait for the 5 years or 100,000 miles, you will have many problems with any vehicle.   Dealerships are recommending that they should acid flush your cooling system do not have this service done on your vehicle. The acid flush in some cases will do more damage to the vehicles internal parts than expected.   The biggest problem that I have seen is the heater core will get clogged up and no heat is present, but you can flush the heater core out and at the same time replace all the hoses, the thermostat and the radiator cap, the cap should not be manufactured by GM.   Lastly, most of the problems that I have seen with all vehicles are that the customers do no want to perform severe-scheduled maintenance. The customer is under the assumption that first it is too costly and second the mechanic is just trying to line his pockets with money and unnecessary work for the vehicle.   The old sayings that if it’s running don’t mess with it will not work on today’s vehicles. Find a trustworthy mechanic and follow the severe schedule for any vehicle and always ask if there are any technical service bulletins or recalls for your vehicle and get them done.   Your vehicle will run and last a lot longer than expected and you will see less problems happening. The customers that listen to me have little or no problems with their vehicles and they don’t mind spending that extra money.
#308 of 511 Re: 95 Jimmy hesitates, stalls [mechgirl] by glassman3 Dec 03, 2005 (3:37 am)
Replying to: mechgirl (Nov 16, 2005 1:14 pm) So do you think that you need to replace fuel pump or just the hose? I purchased a fuel pump but if it is just a hose it would save alot of money. It seems to just stall every once in awhile.
#309 of 511 problem by patel1 Dec 04, 2005 (8:17 pm)
I have a 96 blazer 4wd that heat but not enough what would be the problem
#310 of 511 problem by patel1 Dec 04, 2005 (8:19 pm)
Oh and i think it is the heat core but not sure and the blower is still blowing and heat comes out but not enough Replies to this message: chevyladyinpa1 (Dec 10, 2005 6:07 pm) makpiette (Dec 12, 2005 7:22 am)
#311 of 511 power seats please help !!!! by christy73 Dec 05, 2005 (1:58 pm)
i have a 1995 chevy s10 blazer and my power seats stopped working. does anyone know where i begin to correct the problem. Replies to this message: mrakes (Dec 05, 2005 6:52 pm) Beckyj636 (Dec 03, 2008 12:43 pm)
#312 of 511 1995 chevy s10 blazer isnt engaging by christy73 Dec 05, 2005 (2:04 pm)
my 4x4 isnt engaging. i have a 1995 S10 chevy blazer and my 4x4 is push button with 4hi 4 low neither is working when i push them they just make a clicking noise then the light remains on. im assuming its an electrical problem by reading other forums and talking to my father hows a mechanic but he overhauls motors and doesnt deal with this thing. so i was hoping someone could help me out. if it is the electronic engagement what should i be expecting to pay to get this problem fixed. Replies to this message: patel1 (Dec 05, 2005 8:29 pm) nomogm (Dec 15, 2005 1:33 pm)
#313 of 511 adjusting lights by christy73 Dec 05, 2005 (2:05 pm)
how do i adjust my headlights they seem to be pointing downwards hi and low beams Replies to this message: 4hourmechanic (Dec 05, 2005 7:35 pm)
#314 of 511 Re: power seats please help !!!! [christy73] by mrakes Dec 05, 2005 (6:52 pm)
Replying to: christy73 (Dec 05, 2005 1:58 pm) I have a 1997 blazer 4x4 that had the same issue. My power door locks as well as my power seat quit working. I replaced the fuse w/ a relay for testing. I tried door locks, seats and all worked fine. When I sat in the driver seat, the relay tripped. I began checking the wiring under the seat and saw nothing apparent. Once I removed the driver's seat I notice the power lumbar support wires that ran between the seat frame and the seat had became raw. I removed the switch, taped up the wiring and re-ran the wires thru the hole in the seat frame (which I believe is where it should have been from the factory) and have not had any problems in over 6 months. Replies to this message: Beckyj636 (Dec 03, 2008 12:43 pm)
#315 of 511 Re: adjusting lights [christy73] by 4hourmechanic Dec 05, 2005 (7:35 pm)
Replying to: christy73 (Dec 05, 2005 2:05 pm) If it is like my 93 blazer, there should be a screw to the right or left, and right above the headlight (it might be a torx) and you turn them to adjust the direction. Park like 20 feet away from a wall, so that you can see the beam, and adjust accordingly.
#316 of 511 Re: 1995 chevy s10 blazer isnt engaging [christy73] by patel1 Dec 05, 2005 (8:29 pm)
Replying to: christy73 (Dec 05, 2005 2:04 pm) you should press eather button when you are in park, then when it is blinking still, shift to reverse or drive and it should work

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