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#41 of 944 RearView Mirror thermometer by argonought Mar 10, 2005 (7:51 pm)
Is there any way to work on these things yourself or do you have to take it in and let Chevy fix itlike the driver's manual says? My compass still works but the temp just shows 2 letters now.
#42 of 944 Towing brake controller by asolorio01 Mar 10, 2005 (8:44 pm)
I have a 1994 Chevy Suburban that I'm installing a brake controller,but I stop when I was going to connect the wire that goes to the brake switch pedal instead of having one wire that becomes hot when you press the brake pedal this one have a brake switch with five wires. Which is the one I suppose to use? Thanks for any help.
#43 of 944 Re: Suburban traction problems [rand01] by 4wdless Mar 11, 2005 (11:07 am)
Replying to: rand01 (Mar 10, 2005 9:10 am) Forgive my ignorance--what's a locking rear end?
#44 of 944 Locking rear end by rand01 Mar 11, 2005 (12:31 pm)
Sometimes called a rear locker, limited slip, traction lock, etc., a device in the rear differential that locks or limits the slippage of the two rear axle shafts. Without some sort of locking device in the differential (known as an "open" differential), when one wheel spins, the other wheel will do nothing. With a rear locker, when a tire loses traction and starts spinning, the other axle will lock up and provide power to the opposite wheel, which hopefully will have more traction available.   Even with 4WD, without some sort of rear locker or traction control system, you will have "no wheel drive" if one front and one rear wheel starts spinning.   The locking rear end was a $295 option on the Suburban. Expect to pay more than that to purchase one and have it installed in your rear end.
#45 of 944 Rear view mirror thermometer by argonought Mar 16, 2005 (5:35 pm)
My thermometer shows started showing two letters instead of the temperature. It would work off and on for a couple of days then would just show the letters. Is there anyway I can fix it myself? I have found nothing about this in the repair manuals at the library.
#46 of 944 Help Please!!!!!!!!! by moonlighter Mar 17, 2005 (6:32 am)
I Own a 99' 1500 4X4 Burban w/100,000 miles. The problem that I have is that when going up a steep incline or towing my utility trailer or 2500lb boat the motor starts bucking and the check engine light comes on. I thought I could pull a house with this truck.   I have gone thru 2 sets of cats one under warranty. Have had a major tune up done by the dealer and new cap and wires to no avail. The problem still exists and the dealer now tells me it is in the valve train and I will need to have the heads reworked????????   Anyone with any insight as to what the problem might be please respond before I drive the truck into the water!!! Replies to this message: beatfarmer (Mar 17, 2005 10:25 am) moonlighter (Mar 21, 2005 5:37 am) tomstation4 (May 06, 2005 12:05 am) lmman (May 26, 2005 8:13 pm)
#47 of 944 Re: Help Please!!!!!!!!! [moonlighter] by beatfarmer Mar 17, 2005 (10:25 am)
Replying to: moonlighter (Mar 17, 2005 6:32 am) Have a shop check for any codes that may be stored on the computer. Under load it could be a tranny problem. When was the last time you had the tranny serviced. Towing generates a lot of heat, and that can fry your fluid and cause all sorts of problems. I've heard of a misfire causing this too. But you said you had a major tune up (plugs, wires and the rest I'll assume) so a mis wouldn't be the problem. Unless the didn't replace everything. Did the shop say why they are sure it's in the valve train. I would think that would show up all the time and not just under load.   Depending on your rear end gears, your house would have to weigh 5-6K to pull it within limits ; )   I pull a 5500lb camper with my 99. Replies to this message: moonlighter (Mar 21, 2005 5:37 am)
#48 of 944 Re: 1996 Diesel any good? [mbreen] by beatfarmer Mar 17, 2005 (11:09 am)
Replying to: mbreen (Dec 07, 2004 8:29 pm) The 6.5 diesel found in the 96 sub was made by the Detroit Diesel divison of GM. Problems are well documented and can be corrected, if not done so already. Trannys are rock solid 4L80 units that are still used today with both 6.0 and 8.1 gas Subs. Duramax is a different beast. It is a joint venture between Gm and Isuzu. Little in common with the earlier 6.5 except for they both burn diesel.   Check out the links: http://www.62-65-dieselpage.com/ http://www.dieselsuburbans.com/DieselSuburbanFacts.htm
#49 of 944 99 suburban leaking transfer case by mahalo1 Mar 20, 2005 (11:07 am)
Hi everyone hopefully someone can help me out. I have a 99 2500 suburban with a electronic transfer case. My problem is that my transfer case has developed a leak from the side of the rear housing of the transfer case. Its not a crack but appears that the case is porous. There is a small hole that my mechanic tried to seal with epoxy, but the leak is still there. Any recommendations. Replies to this message: bdcolburn (Sep 29, 2005 8:39 am)
#50 of 944 Help Adjust my Doors by peabody2 Mar 20, 2005 (3:40 pm)
I have a 1998 Chev. Suburban. Both front doors need to be adjusted. The drivers door is the worst. It seems to sag at the latch end. Meaning when it is closed, you can visibly see the door move upward on that end. It is bad enough that there is starting to be a lot of wind noise and even some water dripping through when it rains. The passenger door is not as bad. How can I adjust these?   Also, I have a cooling system leak. There are two hoses that run back towards the firewll ad have a junction. Then they continue to the firewall. Can anyone tell me what the connector is called and the approximate cost?   Thank you, Peabody2

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