Top 20 1997 Chevrolet K1500 - Page 8 Questions & Answers

1. remove the triangle at the front of the window2. remove the trim around the inside door handle3. with the surround removed - pry the switch in the door up -it is connected with pressure seals- if u get a screw driver under it and push up- they will pop out as u go around the edge of it .leave the switches connected to the wiring since u have to put the window down in a little bit 4. remove the 2 screws in the door handle here they are starting to come out5. put the windows down about a half inch or so....this will get easier to get the door handle bolts6. using a door pannel tool disconnect the pannel from the door. you may break some of the pannel connectors so you may want to have a few replacements on hand for this 7. when the door pannel is loose enough to take off (don't remove it yet)- disconnect the wiring from the window/lock switches at this point8.disconnect the courtesy light from the pannel9. remove the plastic door pannel from the door and set it aside.

timing chain

Take the mass air flow sensor off and clean the small thin wires inside with a non-chlronated brake cleaner then let dry for 10 minutes then re-install.

Might check not only your vacuum lines, but your timing may also be off.

check the wires that bconnectn to the stater and be sure that all are connected properlly.

Very few and none are common.

check the u joints on the drive shaft and the u joints that go to the four wheel drive.

Check transmission fuse its the one labeled PRNDL or similar.Use a test light when you check it by the way.If the fuse is good then its probaly your ignition switch failed.If that fuse is bad or the ignition switch is not suppling power to that fuse your tack,speedo,and gear indicator wont work, and your transmission will go into a safe mode.Safe mode is just the transmission staying in 3rd gear all the time until you fix this.

Make sure its full of water or coolant and look at your water pump.There is a weep hole on it.Weep hole= really small hole on top side your water pump.If there is water coming out that hole and im sure there is your water pump pump needs to be replaced.If this is your problem no worry its really easy.Message me if you need instructions.

should be your oil pressure sending unit.

check the thortteln position sensor.

Replace the rear pinion seal.Take driveshaft off on rear end side and let it hang beside you.You need a big socket now 1 1/8 or 1 1/4.They say to mark nut so you get it back on exactly the same but i dont.You will probaly need your impact to get that nut off and put on parking brake if havent already.Ok take off nut and pull out yoke then you will see the seal.Its a real pain to get that out.I just damage the seal with flat head screwdriver on one side making somewhat of a dent.The seal will come out after some work and prying on it.Be carefull not to damage anything else while you do this.You have to tap new seal back in with hammer.It might take a little while to get back in just keep tapping it not beating on it though.Put the rest back together how you took it off.

When I need an outline of parts in a rearend I go to LMCtruckparts.com and choose your year model of truck and you will find an exploded view of the internals for the rear you are requesting along with the proper names and parts avaliable.

Groud wire for brake light came off my guess.

If your tack, odometer ,engine light is on and indicator light is not working then it could be the fuse for the ******.It could also be your ignition switch is not suppling power to that fuse.No power to that fuse or if its blown will cause truck to stay in 3rd gear which is like a safe mode for it.

checkn the ground on the fuel pump. i had that problem. also check the fuel pressure. Must be at or around 50 to 60 pounds

Its alot easier to take the bed off the truck then it is to drop the tank.Try it this way next time.

water in fuel, temperature sensor might be having a bad contact. If you need further help, I’m available over the phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/robert_573a00ba7e399076

Souns like a fuel problem..Can you hear the fuel pump come on ??

heres how i have done it. drain out the cooling system, drill a small hole in center of soft plug, put a wood screw or similar in the hole to pull the plug out. be careful not to knock it in the engine. clean around place where the plug goes. then put a good gasket sealant around where plug goes, then tap it in so it is even with block, but do not knock it in the engine. let sit for a while then refill system and check for leaks. auto-zone probably has a good sealant for the soft plug. good-day ! beveled side in engine.