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#3331 of 3449 1989 Jimmy-s15 Steering Column Issue by Chris1989 Jan 15, 2009 (12:19 pm)
My son just had his dash board cluster replaced on his 1989 Jimmy and a week or so later, his steering wheel started getting giggly and eventually (over the course of a day or so) would flop around like a dying fish and no longer turn the front wheels. Had wires not been connected to it, it literally would have fallen off. We towed it back to the place that replaced the dash board cluster and they claim they never touched the steering column, and that the Jimmy is known for steering column issues like this. Is he getting screwed with here or is it normal to be able to replace a dash board cluster without touching the steering column. And if so, what would cause the internal components of a steering column to fall apart on it's own? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Jan 15, 2009 12:43 pm)
#3332 of 3449 Re: 1989 Jimmy-s15 Steering Column Issue [Chris1989] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Jan 15, 2009 (12:43 pm)
Replying to: Chris1989 (Jan 15, 2009 12:19 pm) No, you don't have to touch the steering column to replace the dash cluster on this truck.
#3333 of 3449 starting/electrical by brycetbs Feb 04, 2009 (3:37 pm)
over the past few months my 99 jimmy (4.3L) has had problems starting when it was wet or damp outside. and now over the past few days it has been extremely cold and the car acts like that battery is dead. when i go to start it, the key turns, the starter clicks and then everything is dead, so i pop the hood and the light under the hood is out. After waiting a few seconds the light comes back on, until trying to start the car again, the power leaves again. So I jumped it today and got it running and had the auto parts store do a battery,alternator,starter and load test and it passed without any problems...does any body have any idea what the problem could be, all i can think of is that the battery may have acquired a bad cell, unless this issue is an offspring from the wet condition issue. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (Feb 04, 2009 4:00 pm) johnss10 (Feb 04, 2009 8:00 pm) jlflemmons (Feb 04, 2009 9:49 pm)
#3334 of 3449 Re: starting/electrical [brycetbs] by Mr_Shiftright HOST Feb 04, 2009 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: brycetbs (Feb 04, 2009 3:37 pm) I would thoroughly clean the battery cables and check the battery cable ground and positive connections on the other end as well--the chassis and starter.
#3335 of 3449 Re: starting/electrical [brycetbs] by johnss10 Feb 04, 2009 (8:00 pm)
Replying to: brycetbs (Feb 04, 2009 3:37 pm) I think your battery is Dying, but I would certainly clean and tighten all the connections, just to be sure. There isn't any computer stuff between the key and the starter, just old fashioned wire and electrons. If you have a test light or Multimeter, see what they show during the start process. I once had a bolt that was too long for the battery, so It wouldn't tighten properly, and would act sort of like that. It really has to be a connection thing if the battery is really good.
#3336 of 3449 Re: starting/electrical [brycetbs] by jlflemmons Feb 04, 2009 (9:49 pm)
Replying to: brycetbs (Feb 04, 2009 3:37 pm) Check the ground cable on the low side of the block. Just follow the large cable down from the battery and you will see it. Not too hard to get to.
#3337 of 3449 1997 Jimmy Tail light problem by wubby1 Feb 17, 2009 (9:37 am)
The brake lights on my 1997 Jimmy don't work. The lights work and the turn signals work. Also, how do you remove the hydraulic arm on the tailgate? Thanks Replies to this message: jlflemmons (Feb 18, 2009 9:27 pm)
#3338 of 3449 Re: 1997 Jimmy Tail light problem [wubby1] by jlflemmons Feb 18, 2009 (9:27 pm)
Replying to: wubby1 (Feb 17, 2009 9:37 am) If everything on the back is working except the brake lights, check the brake light switch down on the brake pedal arm. Easy fix, and cheap, too.   To remove the hydraulic cylinders, take a small flat blade and pop of the little flat c-clips at both ends of the unit. Watch your eyes, those things will fly when they come off!
#3339 of 3449 Re: Front axle won't engage on 4wd. [impalacab] by adamg70 Feb 20, 2009 (4:35 am)
Replying to: impalacab (Oct 01, 2008 10:03 pm) YOUR PROBABLY CORRECT,THE PROBLEM IS IN THE FRONT DIFF. LIFT THE VEHICLE,REMOVE THE HOUSING ON THE PASS. SIDE OF THE DIFF HOUSING WHERE THE SHIFT CABLE FROM THE VACUUM ACCUATOR IS ATTACHED. PULL IT OFF ABOUT ONE IINCH AND DETACH THE SHIFT CABLE FROM THE SHIFT FORK. NOW,WITH YOUR HAND, PULL THE SHIFT FORK OUT AS FAR AS YOU CAN. WHILE DOING THIS TURN THE FRONT DRIVE SHAFT[MAKE SURE THE VEHICLE IS IN 2WD SO TRANSFER CASE IS NOT ENGAGED] AND SEE IF THE FRONT PASS WHEEL TURNS. IF IT DOES TURN TOUR SHIFT CABLE COULD BE BAD ALONG WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF A WEAK DIAPHRAM IN THE ACCUATOR ITSELF. IF YOU GET A WEAK TURN OR A RATCHETTING SOUND IT PROBABLY IS ONE OF THE FOLLOWING. BAD SNAP RING THAT HOLDS ACCUATING GEAR IN PLACE--BAD OR WORN GEAR--BAD OR WORN THRUST WASHERS. COST TO PURCHASE PARTS TO REPLACE ALL IS AROUND $300 FROM A CHEVY DEALER. HOPE THIS HELPS. I AM A NEW MEMBER OR I WOULD OF ANSWERED A LOT SOONER. Replies to this message: impalacab (Feb 20, 2009 5:32 am)

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