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#177 of 2238 Rough Idle by agillis

Feb 10, 2001 (7:57 pm)

I have a 2000 Chevy Silverado 2500 4x4 6.0 L automatic w/ 3.73 rears. I have had an idle problem since the truck was new. It has been brought in for service 6 times. Each time they re-flashed the computer and said that was pretty much all they could do. The problem is most pronounced under the following conditions:
 
1) Drive truck until it reaches operating temp.
2) Turn it off, come back to start it in about an hour.
3) Outside temp around freezing or below.
4) The engine RPM will immediately drop to 100-200 RPM and sputer for a few seconds then it will go back to around 500 RPM.
 
I have tryed all different grades and brands of fuel. None of which helped.
 
I have read postings that this is a common problem with this truck.
 
The only problem with this is that in Massachusetts the inspection laws do not require an emissions test for the first four years. When I brought my truck in for inspection this year the service station advised me that the truck would not have passed emisions with the idle the way it is.
 
Has anyone been able to get the assholes at GM to fix their truck?

#178 of 2238 john 294 by titus1

Feb 11, 2001 (7:47 am)

there is a product on the market used for cleaning the water and floride deposits from shower glass. i'm not sure of the exact name, but will find out for you if you're interested. it's available at glass shops. it comes in a full strength that needs to be mixed with water. when using it though, be extra careful about letting it get on the paint and sitting there for an extended period. i know...sounds a little scary...but if you wipe the solution on and work it into the glass with an absorbing sponge and then immediately hose off, you will not harm your finish. it's been used by car detailers for years, and like i said, if you keep the water flowing on the area you are treating, you'll have no problem. the stuff is amazing, as you only need to wipe it on and work it for a few seconds and then hose off.
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a word of caution on steel wool though, you may not notice it, but steel wool will definately leave fine scratches in the glass.
Rick

#179 of 2238 john294 by pjcav

Feb 11, 2001 (8:35 am)

Back a few years ago in Hawaii, my truck was parked in a parking lot in the sun. Maintenance crews decide that high noon was the best time to water the grass. What i got out of it was the whole front of my truck had horrible spots on it. The hood and the windows. I tried all kinds of stuff to get the spots off to no avail. My bud told me to try Lime scale remover made for fish tanks. I think it was made by Jungle Products, and called "fish tank glass cleaner/ scale remover." I tested it in an inconspictuous place and it worked great. Took about 15 minutes and not much elbow grease. Did not hurt the paint or windows. I then gave the hood a good coat of wax for precautionary measures. After the I never parked near grass, if I could help it. Hope this helps.
pat

#180 of 2238 agillis by obyone

Feb 11, 2001 (8:52 am)

While gas could be suspect in this case, others have tried various approaches to solve the problem. One has been to change the spark plugs to NGK TR-55 #3951 (copper). Costs about $15/set. Good luck!!

#181 of 2238 98 K1500 Chevy Pickup - Radio Button Lights by jjhaugen

Feb 11, 2001 (9:11 am)

Wondering if anyone out there has experienced some of the "radio Button" lights being burned out in their AM/FM stereo. On my 1998 K1500 Z71 Pickup, the lights that illuminate the #2 and #5 radio preset buttons have gone out. Also the buttons < and > on the seek button have gone out. All other radio lights are working fine. Anyone else had this problem? Anyone know how to fix? Thanks for any help you can offer.

#183 of 2238 windshield protectant? by john294

Feb 11, 2001 (6:02 pm)

Has anybody used Rain-X or other type of glass (windows)protector ect, to help combat water spots from forming .Thanks for input on removing spots,got the windows clean again now, would like to keep em that way.......Besides having to dry them everytime they get wet...LOL

#184 of 2238 john294 by titus1

Feb 11, 2001 (6:07 pm)

i've used it and the product worked great. it took two applications, and while i don't feel it stays on as long as they claim, it did repel water during a rainstorm.
Rick

#185 of 2238 titus1 by john294

Feb 11, 2001 (6:10 pm)

you think the stuff is ok to use as far as build up is concern???

#186 of 2238 john294 by titus1

Feb 11, 2001 (6:15 pm)

it seems to have a denatured alcohol base, with some kind of a wax(or sorta like) compund that when dry, buffs off just like wax. i say denatured alcohol (aka shellac thinner) because i recognize the odor. as far as i know, it does'nt cause a build up. i actually like the product but i am sometimes too lazy to put it on.
Rick

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