20 Most Recent 2000 Chevrolet Silverado - Page 3 Questions & Answers

How long since a tune-up? Any applicable trouble codes? If you have the spider fuel system, that system is noted for problems. I have seen service bulletins with this system, problem with cold start up. After the first start-up, the vehicle may run fine the rest of the day. The problem was fuel poppets sticking. The fix was to clean the fuel poppets, the cleaning procedure I saw was a shop procedure. Generally, with misfire, check spark--fuel--compression.

easier with motor out if doing the lot with engine in yes any seal that can be reached from the out side of head and block rocker cover seal s valve stem seals any coolant or oil seals front timing cover seal cam seals rear engine seal if it is a round seal and in a holding cradle at the back of the cank needs gearbox detached check on most gm motor needs the crank taken out to do the rear engine seal properly

Probably the centre bearing on the tail shaft, they are mounted on top of the cross member behind the gearbox.

I would replace the shift solenoid in the transmission just under the pan.

check the actuator door on the heater and make sure it is opening an closing the door on the heater to transfer from heat to ac. It is a small motor attached to the heater and allows the ac to be directed to the vents.

Take an meter and check the battery. If you don't have a meter take it to auto zone and have the charging sys. checked.The battery light is telling you that it needs charging or else it is low on charge.

HI there:Basically this means that the the car's computer has detected that not all of the engine's cylinders are firing properly.A P0300 diagnostic code indicates a random or multiple misfire. If the last digit is a number other than zero, it corresponds to the cylinder number that is misfiring. A P0302 code, for example, would tell you cylinder number two is misfiring. Unfortunately, a P0300 doesn't tell you specifically which cylinder(s) is/are mis-firing, nor why.Symptoms may include:the engine may be harder to startthe engine may stumble / stumble, and/or hesitateother symptoms may also be presentA code P0300 may mean that one or more of the following has happened:Faulty spark plugs or wiresFaulty coil (pack)Faulty oxygen sensor(s)Faulty fuel injector(s)Burned exhaust valveFaulty catalytic converter(s)Stuck/blocked EGR valve / passagesFaulty camshaft position sensorDefective computerPossible Solutions: If there are no symptoms, the simplest thing to do is to reset the code and see if it comes back.If there are symptoms such as the engine is stumbling or hesitating, check all wiring and connectors that lead to the cylinders (i.e. spark plugs). Depending on how long the ignition components have been in the car, it may be a good idea to replace them as part of your regular maintenance schedule. I would suggest spark plugs, spark plug wires, distributor cap, and rotor (if applicable). Otherwise, check the coils (a.k.a. coil packs). In some cases, the catalytic converter has gone bad. If you smell rotten eggs in the exhaust, your cat converter needs to be replaced. I've also heard in other cases the problems were faulty fuel injectors.Random misfires that jump around from one cylinder to another (read: P030x codes) also will set a P0300 code. The underlying cause is often a lean fuel condition, which may be due to a vacuum leak in the intake manifold or unmetered air getting past the airflow sensor, or an EGR valve that is stuck open.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

AUX PWR Fuse #41 20A Auxiliary Power Outlets - this not Cigar lighter ,the power outlet is bad. replace it or short to ground in wiring. CIGAR Fuse #47 15A Data Link Connector, Cigar Lighter the power

You need to hook up a scanner to the computer and reset it through that. Diag. link is just under steering wheel.

You might want to remove the o2 sensor ahead of the catalytic converter and see if it will run. If it does you have a plugged catalytic converter or muffler. You can also try manually spraying gas into the throttle body and see if it stays running and if so you could have a bad fuel pressure regulator. You will also need to check the pickup wire in the dist to make sure you are getting fire or enough fire to the plugs. You can check for this by putting a tester in the spark plug wire and the other end on a spark plugs if you have a spark tester. Hope this helps.

How to Reset GM Theft lock Radio's
Article Disclaimer: This article is meant to be used by Delco Radio owners to reset there radios. In no way is it meant to be used for any unethical or unlawful ways.

Purpose
The following instructions will allow you to reset any GM (General Motors), Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Buick, Pontiac theft lock radio.

Requirements
The theft lock radio must be in "LOC" mode.

Procedure:
1. Turn the ignition ON (The radio should display "LOC")
2. Hold down the Radio Presets 2 and 3 buttons for six seconds
3. The radio display changes from LOC to a three-digit number. Write this number down. You now have fifteen seconds to complete the next step.
4. Press the AM/FM button
5. The radio display changes to another three-digit number. Write this number to the right of the first one
6. You now have a six-digit number, the first three digits are from STEP 03 and the last three digits are form STEP 05
7. Call 1-800-537-5140
8. Press 1 then # (pound). You'll hear "Invalid Code, try again"
9. Press 139010 or 106010 or 206010 or 202107 then # (pound). You will be asked to enter your four or six digit code followed by *
10. Enter the number from STEP 6 then *
11. Listen to the four-digit number and write it down. It will be repeated twice
12. Turn the ignition ON (The radio displays LOC)
13. Use the MN and HR buttons to enter the code from STEP 11
14. Press the AM/FM button. The radio display changes to "SEC". Your radio is now "un-locked" and usable.

Dealership Codes
139010
106010
206010
202107

Troubleshooting
If you fail to enter the correct code eight times, the radio goes into INOP mode. You have to wait an hour with the ignition on before the radio returns to LOC mode.

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Good luck (remmeber comment and rated this).

My next check would be the ignition cables, coil or coil packs if you are sure of the spark plug condition. Pick a really dark corner or night, start the engine, open the hood and look for 'fireworks' around the ignition cables. On a GM vehicle I keep trying to forget, I had to replace all ignition wiring when it was less than three years old.

Sounds like the solenoid is fused or melted together or the ignition switch.

rear pads dont have so much work to do as front are the sliders free might be sticking on a bit so binding.or badly adjusted parking brake so not fully disengaged?

Go to www.youtube.com lots of videos on the subject ! a picture is worth a thousand words , what's a video worth ?

Lots of possibilities: Fuel pump or bad wiring to the fuel pump. CKP sensor or wiring to CKP sensor. Ignition module. Check for fuel and spark. These are basic no-start chevy truck checks.

That's usually a bad starter motor, shorted internally.

Yep, check those. Also check all the vacuum hoses for leaks. after that I would clean the throttle body and mass air flow sensor(MAF). Use a tooth brush on the throttle and just spray down the MAF, brake clean works good on those.. After that do a tune up.

They say that headers improve horse power. Very little. No it's not worth the money or time.