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by microsvc
Mon Dec 04, 2017 6:54 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: SIR AirBag Fuse
Replies: 1
Views: 1579

SIR AirBag Fuse

The airbag light is intermittently going on and off. I'd like to remove the SIR fuse until I get it repaired.
If I remove the SIR fuse, will it cause the airbags deploy at random? (Obviously not by an accident)

Thanks
by microsvc
Wed Aug 03, 2016 12:46 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Air Bag Light comes on intermittantly
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Re: Air Bag Light comes on intermittantly

The manual says if the light comes on, the airbags can deploy for no reason. Is this true?
I have never heard of this happening on any vehicle.
by microsvc
Wed Aug 03, 2016 7:23 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Air Bag Light comes on intermittantly
Replies: 3
Views: 1896

Air Bag Light comes on intermittantly

The airbag light comes on intermittently, then goes off. There's no pattern to this, it seems random. The manual says if the light comes on, the airbags can deploy for no reason. Is this true? Any ideas what can cause this light to randomly come on?

Thx!
by microsvc
Tue Nov 24, 2015 3:25 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Hard starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

Re: Hard starting

Yeah, I'm thinking mostly ignition, but any of the other items can be suspects.
by microsvc
Mon Nov 23, 2015 2:59 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Hard starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

Re: Hard starting

Sorry for the long delay in responding. I got two bad ICMs, and the third was an OEM part. It did not fix the problem. Suggestions...
by microsvc
Wed Oct 21, 2015 1:34 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Hard starting
Replies: 4
Views: 1499

Hard starting

My 2001 4.3 Crew Cab is hard to start only if the engine is already warm. I have to crank it for many seconds then it starts and it runs good. Sometimes during the cranking, it backfires. I can't afford to have it looked at right now and am hoping to get some guidance here for now so I can maybe fix...
by microsvc
Tue Sep 09, 2014 9:43 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Corner/Parking lights clear?
Replies: 8
Views: 2783

Re: Corner/Parking lights clear?

They dont make it. What I did with mine is it came with the "fog lights" they are really driving lights, because they are above the bumper line. Im connecting a relay to one of the pigtails for the "fog lights" and putting a set of actual fog lights under the bumper in the holes where my tow hooks ...
by microsvc
Mon Sep 08, 2014 4:07 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Corner/Parking lights clear?
Replies: 8
Views: 2783

Re: Corner/Parking lights clear?

Are you talking about just the orange relfectors on the corners or the orange for the whole turn signal? You can get something like whats above and just remove the orange reflectors. I used to run stuff like that on my older cars with all Amber LEDs. Now I just got these for my truck in smoked blac...
by microsvc
Fri Sep 05, 2014 9:41 am
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Corner/Parking lights clear?
Replies: 8
Views: 2783

Re: Corner/Parking lights clear?

They quit making those clear corner lights years ago, once in a while you will find a set on ebay and they go for at least $100 still. Our only choices now are removing the fog lights and running clear corners without fogs, or finding a set of clear corners with built in fogs (they can be hard to f...
by microsvc
Thu Sep 04, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: N.O.S. (Not Otherwise Specified)
Topic: Corner/Parking lights clear?
Replies: 8
Views: 2783

Corner/Parking lights clear?

I am looking for a set of clear or smoke corner lights for my CrewCab, I have the factory fog lights. Anyone have a set or know where I can get them? Ebay doesn't have them. My current ones are yellowed and pitted. Thanks!
by microsvc
Mon Oct 18, 2010 7:06 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Steerin Wheel Centering
Replies: 3
Views: 551

Steerin Wheel Centering

I took my Crew Cab in for an alignment, and a few months later I notice I have to hold the steering wheel at about 11-o'clock position to go straight. I brought it back last week and the alignment was still right on. They told me there's an adjustment to center the steering wheel. What is the adjust...
by microsvc
Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:29 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Faint coolant odor
Replies: 7
Views: 786

Re: Faint coolant odor

I would first check carefully around the thermostat housing. On mine the slight leak was dripping onto a hot part and vaporizing so it was very hard to find. You could also go to the dealership and get the UV dye they can add to the system to check for leaks but it would require you to have a black...
by microsvc
Wed Jan 13, 2010 1:15 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Faint coolant odor
Replies: 7
Views: 786

Faint coolant odor

Every time I shut off the engine and get out of the truck, I smell a faint odor of antifreeze/coolant. I sometimes have to add coolant to the overflow tank, but not often. Recently the intake manifold gasket leaked bad and I had it replaced, and I was hopeful that was the cause of the odor (a small ...
by microsvc
Wed Oct 07, 2009 12:43 pm
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Heater Hoses
Replies: 1
Views: 506

Heater Hoses

2001 4.3 4x4. Does anyone know the size of the hoses going to and from the heater core? Are they 3/4"?

Thanks!
by microsvc
Thu Oct 01, 2009 9:30 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Heater not working
Replies: 4
Views: 2526

Heater not working

When I turn on the heat in my S10, the temperature coming out the vents is about 10 degrees higher than the outside temp. The system has been flushed out, thermostat changed and the hoses are hot going thru the firewall. My mechanic advised me that the flap in the system is stuck, which makes sense ...
by microsvc
Fri Sep 18, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Coolant Temperature Sensor/Sender
Replies: 3
Views: 533

Is that the sensor for the instrument panel gauge or for the computer to read the temp? I need locations for both, please.
by microsvc
Fri Sep 18, 2009 8:05 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Coolant Temperature Sensor/Sender
Replies: 3
Views: 533

Coolant Temperature Sensor/Sender

I have a 2001 4.3-W and was wondering where the Coolant Temperature Sensor AND Sender were located.
I believe there one for the instrument panel gauge and one for the Computer.
Thanks!
by microsvc
Fri Sep 04, 2009 12:26 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Engine taps when started
Replies: 5
Views: 668

The engine was doing this prior to my most recent oil change. I am using a Fram oil filter and Penzoil 5w30.

What is this Seafoam and how does it work?
by microsvc
Fri Sep 04, 2009 10:28 am
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: Engine taps when started
Replies: 5
Views: 668

Engine taps when started

Sometimes, not always, when I start my truck (4.3) the engine taps as if it is not getting oil, (the sound it makes when its first started after an oil change), but clears up within a few seconds and occasionally I hear one tap for a minute, then it stops. I have observed my oil pressure gage and th...
by microsvc
Sat Jun 21, 2008 2:43 pm
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Overhead temperature display
Replies: 15
Views: 2094

Do you know where the sensor is located?
by microsvc
Sat Jun 21, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Overhead temperature display
Replies: 15
Views: 2094

Overhead temperature display

The overhead outside-temp display in my 2001 S10 intermittently displays very low temperature, like when its 95 outside, the display may display 35, then all of a sudden pop-up to the correct temp. Sometimes its off by 10 or 20 degrees.

Any ideas are appreciated.

~bOb
by microsvc
Fri Mar 07, 2008 12:21 pm
Forum: Stock Mechanical / Drivetrain
Topic: ABS brake problems - Parts number sources
Replies: 8
Views: 900

ABS brake problems - Parts number sources

Does anyone know where on the Internet I can find GM Parts lookup, specifically for my S10 CCab. Also, I'm in need of the pricey ABS Control Module (full price is $935, discounted is $530) thats recertified/reconditioned? Mine has a very intermittent issue of turning on the ABS and Brakes dash light...
by microsvc
Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Brake and (ABS) warning lights
Replies: 8
Views: 1541

They o go on within 5 seconds of turning on the engine. If I shut it off and restart, they may or may not come back on. I will have the codes scanned when the lights are on. Also theres no false activation. Speed sensor sounds like it may be a cause, I recently moved to where theres more mud on the ...
by microsvc
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:09 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Brake and (ABS) warning lights
Replies: 8
Views: 1541

Brake and (ABS) warning lights

Intermittantly within seconds after I start the 2001 CrewCab, the Brake AND (ABS) warning lights come on. The brakes and ABS both work normally while this happens. If I turn off the engine and restart it, the lights may not illuminate. Any ideas of what may be going on? Someone said it might be the ...
by microsvc
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:03 am
Forum: Stock Crew Cab
Topic: Bed Fender Body Part
Replies: 4
Views: 913

Bed Fender Body Part

Hi, my 2nd post! My 2001 CrewCab I need the plastic fender opening extension thats on the right rear fender. Anyone know where I can get the GM number for this item? Thanks! :D
by microsvc
Sat Jan 19, 2008 10:00 am
Forum: Stock Electrical / Audio / Lighting
Topic: Door Speaker help
Replies: 5
Views: 948

Door Speaker help

I have a 2001 CrewCab that looks like its :arrow: NEW! The right driver door speaker is bad (rattles) and I need to replace it. Does anyone know the GM number for this spealer OR any non-OEM or aftermarket speakers that I can easilly install? Thanks for all your replies!
:D