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#668 of 1497 Battery Display Goes on/off on in a C/K 1500 by radio4 Sep 18, 2005 (1:21 pm)
I drive a 2001 Silverado 4.8 size of engine. With 26Km on the engine.Recently while driving the "battery display" will stay on for a few seconds then go off. The cycle repeats every 4-7 seconds but never stays constantly on. A check with my FLUKE VOM while the engine is operating shows the alternator reads 14.25 volts at the battery terminals with minor changes of +.2 volts. The OEM battery "green" eye indicator is green with 12.4Vdc open curcuit and raises to 14.26 vdc when the truck engine is operating.The meter shows a good DC with next to nothing AC from the alternator P lead to the batterey Any ideas on how to fix.
#669 of 1497 Re: ABS/BRAKE/LOW COOLANT/LOW FUEL [creaseguard] by silverado2001 Sep 20, 2005 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: creaseguard (Aug 31, 2005 5:01 pm) The dealer says it is the EBCM (electronic break control module) which I believe it most likely is, but they also said it was leaking coolant, and it is not. To have the dealer fix it would cost about $1K. I have been looking into doing it myself. There are people who rebuild the modules, and from what I understand, you do not have to open the hydraulics to do it. It is in a tight place on top of the ABS pump. The low coolant light was due to slightly low fluid level (my fault). The fuel gage will have to wait. Replies to this message: rayt2 (Sep 21, 2005 11:50 am)
#670 of 1497 So what next.... by bigzt88 Sep 20, 2005 (7:58 pm)
Hi all....   Well, I figured out what the "odd" sounds were coming from my truck. It turns out that I had an exhaust leak. I got a glass pack (on my 89 silverado...v8) hooked to a y pipe with duals. It sounds pretty good. It isnt to loud, but it has a nice compressed growl. It was what I was looking for. Anyway, I am wondering what I should do next.   I am wanting to make this a racing truck. The only problem is that I have an automatic transmission, and am afraid of putting on things like super chargers and what not. I dont want to screw anything up, ya know?   As far as looks go, I was wanting to scoop my hood. I was told that this was very stupid to do unless you had something to fit in there....Because it would slow the performance of your truck down.   So what can I do to make my truck a racing truck...It is basically stock, and it can haul. I killed a v6 cheyenne the other night....It really surprised everyone, and was told with just a few mods, my truck could be an awesome truck to take to the strip.   Any suggestions?
#671 of 1497 Re: ABS/BRAKE/LOW COOLANT/LOW FUEL [silverado2001] by rayt2 Sep 21, 2005 (11:50 am)
Replying to: silverado2001 (Sep 20, 2005 5:41 pm) Go here http://www.absfixer.com/ If your mechanically adapt you can do this yourself. The ABS module is under the truck on drivers side frame rail. D.I.Y instructions are on the website also.   Ray T.
#672 of 1497 Re: My '99 5.7 has a security system glitch.. [jjuarez] by chevyss Sep 21, 2005 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: jjuarez (Sep 17, 2005 4:53 pm) Yes, I have a fix, and if you are a little handy you can fix it for good, for almost no cost!!   It is most likely a bad resistor wire in the ignition key circuit. I had same problem. Every once in a while, my '98 Sily would not start. Drove me nuts. I noticed my "security" light coming on every once in a while while I was driving.   Anyway, after getting stuck enough times, I finally got ambitious and did the permanent bypass trick on the security wire. I found some instructions on the web. I cut the yellow wire, then measured the cranking ohms resistance at 577. Then off to Radio Shack, where they had 560 ohm resistors +/- 5%. I bought a pack of five for 99 cents. I measured the resistors to find the best one. Closest I could get (to 577) was 554 ohms, so I soldered that one onto the yellow wire (processer end) and into the orange/brown wire. Total cost for parts; about $2, yeah baby!   The instructions said I needed to be within 1% to 2% on the ohms. I was more like 4% off the 577, but the truck fired right up with no problem.   This trick permanently bypasses those tiny little wires that go to the cylinder lock. Still working perfectly (after eight months). Plus, I went to see a buddy of mine who works with electronics and he built me a 576 ohm resistor using three in series. Someday I might install my new resistor which is almost exactly the measured cranking resistance.   Look on the web and you can find instructions, I forgot the link I used or I'd post it for you. Just make sure the instructions are applicable to your vehicle.   This should fix you right up.
#674 of 1497 Re: 93' Chevy Silverado- A/C on high/rec or max just barely blows out of vents [junster] by cybermac Sep 21, 2005 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: junster (Jul 26, 2005 4:39 am) 2 problems, 2 solutions.   For compressor problems, check to see if system was properly flushed and exp valve replaced during last compressor changeout. To prevent springtime startup failure, run air periodically during winter to keep system lubed and sealed.   For low air flow on Max AC setting, check recirc intake above front passenger footwell for debris (like a plastic bag) thay could be partially blocking or sucked into intake.
#675 of 1497 Re: 2500HD Quits Running ('02) [tenaha1] by mel18 Sep 22, 2005 (11:08 am)
Replying to: tenaha1 (Jul 16, 2005 2:29 pm) I have a 1995 Silverado HD 2500 extended cab 6.5 turbo diesel that the engine dies while driving down the road. I have replaced several switches related to the fuel system to correct an on going problem. It started dying again and now the dealership says it is the fuel injection pump which was covered under a special policy untill 120,000 miles or 11 years, whichever came first. I have 141,000 miles on the truck and they want 2,000 dollars to fix it. I am trying to negotiate some relief in this repair. So far they have denied my requests. Did you find a solution to your problem? Replies to this message: jjtj (Sep 23, 2005 4:20 am) park11 (Oct 07, 2005 8:30 am) gmcrooks (Oct 16, 2005 9:29 am) gmcrooks (Oct 16, 2005 9:44 am)
#676 of 1497 Re: 2500HD Quits Running ('02) [mel18] by jjtj Sep 23, 2005 (4:20 am)
Replying to: mel18 (Sep 22, 2005 11:08 am) These engines are known for this exact problem.. it could possibly be just the PMD unit. It's a small electronic box that sits next to the injection pump on top of the intake. For whatever reason, GM placed it right where it's going to pickup alot of heat. Over time, the heating/cooling effect kills this box. It's basically the computer control for the injection pump. You can pick up a new PMD on ebay for not a whole lot of money.. you'll even find many people offering the new PMD on a remote mount with a heat sink where you can mount the PMD away from the engine which solves the heat problem. It's a plug in installation & is very simple. Not saying it's not the pump, but I know many dealers jump the gun & say it's the pump when it may only be the PMD. Here's a link to what I'm referring to:   link title Replies to this message: park11 (Oct 07, 2005 8:30 am)
#677 of 1497 Re: tailgate drops down while driving [iluvmytruck] by chevyman5 Sep 23, 2005 (7:59 am)
Replying to: iluvmytruck (Aug 17, 2005 12:58 pm) I have a 2003 Silverado and the tailgate falls going down the road also. Do you have a spray in bedliner? I wa s also wondering if there was a recall on this issue.

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