1995 Chevrolet C1500 - Page 8 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

first thing to check is the base gasket on the bottom of the throttle body.if it's sucking air it will idle too high.if that's not the problem the you likely need a throttle posion sensor.

can you move the linkage when you pulled the motor?

No not necesarily. if you have the old lights then you should be fine. Otherwise get a test light a go through each one.

The wire that needs to be disconnected is the (IC) Ignition Control wire. It just happens to be inside the cab. (bright idea there) If its not under the carpet on the passanger side beneath the heater box. Pull the glove box and look for a single ( tan with black strip )wire. Disconnect - set timing- reconnect. Best of luck.
Crazyeye

have you checked your spark

Do you hear any loud whinny sounds from your compressor? if so it may need replacing. You might also want to check the AC sensor, and the AC switch module.

Check timing and timing belt. Aim a timing light at the crankshaft, and if the mark is jumping around a lot, your chain has jumped a cog. If not that, then you have a stuck valve, or a burnt one. Do a compression test.

It is the one attached to the tank with a hose clamp instead of a fitting.

you cant change your coolant. but you flush it.

Going to need more information, but areas I'd start with on a vehicle that old would be (1) fuel filter, (2) plugs, (3) plug wires & (4) air filter. Air filter not likely to be culprit though.

More complicated areas would be contaminated fuel, bad fuel pump, and then you get into emissions "stuff."

check the fuses and ralays, check to see if your getting 12v from the battery

there is a door vent actuator motor not working under dash

they very cause of hmidity and heat ,,,but ,,,about 40-45 on low side,,, and 200- 250 on a hot day for high side

Brake line is collapsed internally, and is acting like a one way valve.

Hello, I would check the radiator for scaling. It sounds like you have some stopped up coils which will allow water to flow good enough while on the expressway but not in town. You could take it to one of the oil change places and they can flush the radiator at a reasonable price and tell you how bad the scaling is. If its too bad you might need to get some stronger flush from the parts store and do it a few times to get it all out. I hope my answer helps and good luck.

The system could be low on oil. The compressor will shut itself down if it detects a lack of oil or refrigerant. Try adding compressor oil (comes in a can similar to the R-134A) to see if the compressor will stay engaged long enough to accept a charge. It's also possible that the system has so much air in it that it needs to be evacuated before refrigerant can be added. I'd try to add the oil and see if you have better sucess adding refrigerant REMINDER: Have AC on HIGH when adding refrigerant with car running

Hope this helps with your AC problem. Please post back with any other questions. Best of luck.
Greg

the only thing left unless you have a leak is the proportioning valve A soft pedal can also be caused by badly adjusted rear brakes but you shouldn't experience a pedal fade right to the floor with bad adjustment.

You most likley have a low A/C charge. You can get some freon added to correct this. Good Luck.

nope pretty simple take off the heater hose clamps and the hoses from the engine side of the firewall. Under the dash on the pass. side, remove the lower panel screws pull cover down and the heater core should come out of heater box. reverse to reinstall

well every mechanic has there own personal opinions but at least socket set pliers snap ring pliers and plastic mallet and thickness gauges or metric rule.