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#5 of 3453 wonpder by vlkohanski Nov 24, 2000 (1:32 pm)
Yes, that happens, too. A short can develop that could draw the charge back into the alternator. If nothing else on the truck has changed and it just all of a sudden started draining, that could be a culprit. An auto parts store with a good modern tester might be able to confirm or eliminate that theory for you. Although, if it's still the original alternator, it's on borrowed time anyway.
#6 of 3453 2001 Blazer by aliceb777 Nov 28, 2000 (10:03 pm)
We just bought our new baby, and hoping none of these problems happen with the new vehicle. We bought it so we can pull it behind our RV, so it will not get a LOT of mileage. Any comments on the 2001? We bought a LT 4WD.
#7 of 3453 Shields Package by aliceb777 Dec 01, 2000 (4:20 pm)
Has anyone had this installed? Code#: ZM5 Shield Package (4WD) Includes transfer case and front differential skid plates, fuel tank and steering linkage shields.
#8 of 3453 Alice by ryanbab Dec 01, 2000 (4:27 pm)
Are you talking about a skid plate pkg? It sounds like. Its just a metal cover under the truck that is bolted on to prtect the things you have listed. Its very nice and if you hit anything you wont tear up your drivetrain. How much are they charging? If its under $100 go for it. I have a silverado with it and its nice worked already a truck blew a tire and i was on the receiving end of it. Checked when i got home at there was a rubber mark on them but thats all. The silverados skid plate pkg is like $85. Ryan
#9 of 3453 by aliceb777 Dec 03, 2000 (11:11 pm)
Yes, Ryan, that is what I was referring to. I requested it from the dealer, and they had it installed and didn't charge me. My question is, he thought it was only one plate they installed, but this refers to "plates."
#10 of 3453 by ryanbab Dec 04, 2000 (6:04 am)
i have 2 on my truck 1 for the trans and one for the front diff Ryan
#11 of 3453 more battery by fordnightmare Dec 11, 2000 (1:25 pm)
You can confirm the ALT leakage by taking a current measurement with a multimeter. Set the meter on its lowest scale and connect the leads between the neg line and the neg post on the battery. You have to remove the neg lead on the battery terminal in order to perform this (current is measured by breaking a circuit). In short, the meter wires will be between the neg battery and the neg lug. Take your initial reading (say .035A). Then, disconnect your hot lead from the ALT and see if the reading significantly drops (say .005A). If it does, the ALT is caputz. It is possible for a leakage of .030A to drain the battery in a few days. If the reading doesn't drop, start pulling fuses to isolate the circuit (radio, etc) Once had a cavalier that kept killing batteries. Turned out to be the dang trunk light. Jerks who fixed my wifes car (after an accident) didn't set the liquid switch in the correct position. That one was a blast to figure out. Good luck. Replies to this message: tech2005 (Sep 27, 2005 3:14 am)
#12 of 3453 Headlights flash while driving by russ3737 Dec 12, 2000 (4:08 am)
I have a 2000 blazer LS 4x4 2dr, and occasionally, the headlights flash off briefly while driving. dealer says they cant find a problem. knew they would say that. its a quick flashing, like a blink. just worried that some day they might flash off for good while im driving at night. would appreciate some input. Thanks
#13 of 3453 Scared! by raymica Dec 12, 2000 (11:41 pm)
HEY PEOPLE, YA'LL HAVE GOT ME SCARED! MY WIFE AND I JUST TRADED IN A HONDA PASSPORT FOR A 2001 BLAZER. THE PASSPORT WAS DEFINATELY A PIECE OF CRAP. WE WANTED TO GET OUT OF IT DUE TO THE FACT THAT IT DOESN'T HAVE TETHER POINTS FOR BABY SEATS AND IT WAS HEADING DOWNHILL QUICKLY. TALK ABOUT SHODDY QUALITY. ANYWAY, WE WERE CONSIDERABLY UPSIDE DOWN BECAUSE OF THE HORRIFIC RESALE VALUE OF THE ISUZU/HONDA VEHICLE SO WE HAD FEW CHOICES. MY BROTHER-IN-LAW SELLS CHEVY'S AND WAS ABLE TO GET US INTO OUR BLAZER AT A REASONABLE PRICE. BUT NOW, I'M WONDERING IF WE DID THE RIGHT THING HERE. IN RETROSPECT, CAN YA'LL GIVE ANY ADVICE ON HOW TO AVOID THESE PROBLEMS (OTHER THAN NOT BUYING GM!) IT'S MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE DOESN'T DRIVE A WHOLE BUNCH, BUT WE PLAN ON USING IT TO HAUL OUR POP-UP. GRANTED, THE BLAZER'S BRAND NEW, BUT IT JUST SEEMS SO MUCH MORE SOLID THAN THE PASSPORT, AND A HELL OF AN ENGINE! ALSO, HOW'S THE RESALE VALUE COMPARED TO OTHER SUV'S? THANKS Replies to this message: fastashell (Mar 16, 2005 10:46 pm) grose69 (Oct 05, 2007 6:25 am)
#14 of 3453 Ray by ryanbab Dec 13, 2000 (12:07 am)
First off relax. Not all blazers have problems some do but the majority do not. You hear alot of horror stories on here because people want them to be known. How often do you hear good things about for example a store? You usually only hear the bad things. So far my mom has had her 00 LT 4x4 for 15 months and has a little over 10K miles. She doesnt drive it much. Only problem so far is a front diff seal leak that was taken care of in no time. Hopefully your blazer will be great. Oh yea before her 2000 she had an 87 which was factory ordered and she sold it this past may. 13 years 130,000 some odd miles only problem was a hose recall (actually a hose broke and we broke down). I see the truck everyyday at school thing still is running and looks great Ryan

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