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#16804 of 18277 Re: 2005 trailblazer ext gone bad [01_hoe] by mebered Jun 12, 2005 (5:09 pm)
Replying to: 01_hoe (Jun 12, 2005 7:29 am) i opted for the v8. Gm had a new v-8 this year, 2 were GMC envoy models and the other was the trailblazer ext. The technology used on the new v-8 is called D.O.D.(displacement on demand) where at no load conditions the cylinders began to shut down, so what is a v-8 when you need it will also become a 4cly. when you don't. Pretty inventative really. saves on gas and emissions. The tech from detroit says that my trailblazer is the second one in the county to fail.
#16805 of 18277 Poll, Idle Speed by wxman4 Jun 12, 2005 (7:49 pm)
Curious to what most people are seeing on the tach for idle speed. I have been unhappy with A/C and engine temp while driving in traffic. Today had the opportunity to sit at idle for extended time. Mine idles at 500 RPM according to the dash tach. If I held the idle at 650 or so the the A/C performance was noticeably better and the engine temp did not increase. So, what are people seeing for idle speed on the 5.3 V8? Is there a service manual value or range for idle speed? Can it be easily adjusted by dealer? Thanks Wxman
#16806 of 18277 Re: A/C fix [2k_impala_ls] by gmfan Jun 13, 2005 (4:41 am)
Replying to: 2k_impala_ls (Jun 11, 2005 12:50 am) Yes, press the rear defroster after/when the a/c is on. Don't mess with the front, just leave it in normal a/c mode. Once satisfied with the air flow, then depress the rear defroster button and enjoy. At least, it works on mine that way. Compliments of another member on the forum. Let us know if this helps yours. The solution sounds a little crude, but it works. I used to have that delay, but even now with humidity here in south in the 70-90% range and temperatues in the eighties, my a/c cools like a champ! -gmfan
#16807 of 18277 How to find "hot" wire to power accy by noller2g Jun 13, 2005 (5:16 am)
I'm trying to find a wire under the rear seat near the fuse box that I can use to power up my subwoofer amplifier. I've got everything hooked up for the high amperage leads, but there is a low amperage wire used to turn on the amp. It's commonly known as "the blue wire" and it just needs to go to a wire that is hot when the ignition is on, but not during engine cranking. Used to be able to just slave off the radio hot wire, but afterlooking in the engine bay and under the back seat, I have no way of knowing which wire to use. Any help please. Also, anyone know how best to get signals from an xm radio into the Bose system? I'm using the cassette now, and don't get full dynamic range or quality, and the fm modulator is worse. Thanks again.... Greg, Wichita Replies to this message: hammen2 (Jun 13, 2005 5:31 am) noller2g (Jun 13, 2005 5:42 am)
#16808 of 18277 XM input by hammen2 Jun 13, 2005 (5:31 am)
Replying to: noller2g (Jun 13, 2005 5:16 am) If you don't have a CD changer built into your radio, you can use a PIE aux input cable from BlitzSafe: http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_appguide/Blitzsafe_Application_Guide.pdf Hope this helps, --Robert Replies to this message: noller2g (Jun 13, 2005 5:42 am)
#16809 of 18277 Re: XM input [hammen2] by noller2g Jun 13, 2005 (5:42 am)
Replying to: hammen2 (Jun 13, 2005 5:31 am) Thanks for the response, but I do have the Bose system in my 2002 Bravada with the single cd and cassette. The application guide pdf ababe has no entries for the 2000-2003 Olds or Chevy. I'll give them a call. Greg Wichita
#16810 of 18277 Envoy w/ V-8 ??? by blink3 Jun 13, 2005 (11:22 am)
Is the Standard (short) Envoy available with the V-8 yet, or do you still have to get the EXT version to get the V-8? Also, same question, but with the Trailblazer?? I have the '02 Envoy and have been pretty happy with it, but would like some more power/torque. Thanks! Replies to this message: imadad2 (Jun 13, 2005 12:58 pm) snoking (Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm) blink3 (Jun 14, 2005 4:53 am) hardhawk (Jun 13, 2005 1:37 pm) 01_hoe (Jun 13, 2005 7:52 pm) mebered (Jun 14, 2005 6:16 am)
#16811 of 18277 Transmission Question by gmfan Jun 13, 2005 (12:04 pm)
I had my tranny serviced last week at 68K miles on it. Instead of the flush option, I had the tranny pan dropped, cleaned, replaced filter, and added fluid. The shop said the fluid was brownish, but no debris and everything looked fine. I have had the vehicle back for a few days and it shifts a little smoother than before (it shifted smooth beforehand), but I now notice the vehicle is more sluggish. I find myself having to press on the pedal harder to get the vehicle to move. I have checked the fluid level and it is okay, and the shop assures me they put in Dexron III / Mercon. Has anyone else noticed a similar difference when they have had their tranny serviced? Maybe I should have not fooled with the service...if it ain't broke don't fix it! Any help would be appreciated. -gmfan Replies to this message: n7don (Jun 14, 2005 2:03 pm) gmfan (Jun 16, 2005 4:59 am) n7don (Jun 16, 2005 4:22 pm)
#16812 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by imadad2 Jun 13, 2005 (12:58 pm)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) My understanding is that the Envoy Denali is the only short version of the trips to have a V-8. The TB has only the V-6. The V-8 should be an option in either IMO. Replies to this message: snoking (Jun 13, 2005 7:46 pm) blink3 (Jun 14, 2005 4:53 am)
#16813 of 18277 Re: Envoy w/ V-8 ??? [blink3] by hardhawk Jun 13, 2005 (1:37 pm)
Replying to: blink3 (Jun 13, 2005 11:22 am) Get the 391 HP Trailblazer SS that is coming this fall. Has the Corvette engine. Can get it in either 2WD or 4WD. That should have enough power!!! Will still be able to tow up to the same capacities as now. Looks pretty sweet too, with 20" wheels and a lowered suspension.

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