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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:19 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? |
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BoroBoro
User ID: 76787691 United States 01/19/2020 11:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi Op. Thanks for doing this. I have a 2011 Ford Edge. "Charge" light coming on every now and then. I have started it up then removed the neg battery terminal to see if it would continue to run, it does at 1k rpm or less. If over 1k rpm it dies. When driving with everything on: wipers, lights, aircon, radio etc. It drains battery. However, sometimes with everything on I see charging happening. So logically I am thinking alternator needs to be replaced, battery is new. Is there some kind of controller that tells the alternator to kick in etc? Don't want to replace alternator if there is some alternator control device that may be the cause. Your thoughts? Thanks a bunch. Much Love, GOD Bless BoroBoro's |
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User ID: 75825237 United States 01/19/2020 11:22 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 1/2 ton 4X4 Silverado, says service stabilitrack constantly. I'm a car guy, been so all my life, certified in state and ASE. My business is hi perfomance engine building & design. I can't for the life of me get that light off on my dash. NO MATTER WHAT I DO. My brother is a master certified tech too in drivability. He can't help either. My 4 wheel drive works, my locking differential works, anti locks, skid control, everything ok. But service stabilitrack is constantly on...any ideas I haven't already seen or tried from youtube or the web? Will we even know we were alive when we're dead? Me Kingdoms were run by kings Empires were run by Emperors Countries are run by..... Dumps were almost fixed by Trump |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:24 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: CosmicFire Probably has a half melted terminal somewhere. Get under the passenger side dash and give the connectors for the blower motor and resistor a wiggle. I've replaced the passenger side wire harness and blower motor. And found the wiring schematic and wire brushed all grounds, then added washers for better ground contact. All paint removed and contact surfaces cleaned with alcohol. Did you check the switch? Yes I have, The multi-meter read, "BUY A NEW TRUCK"! Did you look at the pins when you had the connectors apart? Check this video out and see if it gives you any clues. |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:26 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2012 1/2 ton 4X4 Silverado, says service stabilitrack constantly. I'm a car guy, been so all my life, certified in state and ASE. My business is hi perfomance engine building & design. I can't for the life of me get that light off on my dash. NO MATTER WHAT I DO. My brother is a master certified tech too in drivability. He can't help either. My 4 wheel drive works, my locking differential works, anti locks, skid control, everything ok. But service stabilitrack is constantly on...any ideas I haven't already seen or tried from youtube or the web? Is the steering wheel centered? Any modules replaced or programmed lately? Dodges will post a similar message if the ORC module is flashed as it corrupts the data in the ABS module, requiring it to be reinitialized. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 78136695 01/19/2020 11:27 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I'm able to fix most of my issues just by google and YouTube . Case in point, my 2001 ML320 was sputtering and my fuel mileage went to shit. It turned out to be the MAS (mass airflow sensor) . Guy on youtube said to remove it (5min) and spray it down with special cleaner available at most auto part stores ($9), fixed the issue. That piece of shit mechanic that quoted me $205 to fix it can eat DICK. I hope Google and YouTube puts all those thieves out of work. Please, tell us more about how awesome you are. |
DeplorableOldMan
User ID: 78275275 United States 01/19/2020 11:29 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right DeplorableOldMan |
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Dodah
User ID: 20842745 United States 01/19/2020 11:31 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20842745 I've replaced the passenger side wire harness and blower motor. And found the wiring schematic and wire brushed all grounds, then added washers for better ground contact. All paint removed and contact surfaces cleaned with alcohol. Did you check the switch? Yes I have, The multi-meter read, "BUY A NEW TRUCK"! Did you look at the pins when you had the connectors apart? Check this video out and see if it gives you any clues. Yes I do. I'm a aircraft mechanic. When I take apart connectors i squirt in a little dielectric grease. I'm also a member of a GMC forum. No luck there. 32F or colder. Last Edited by Dodah on 01/19/2020 11:34 AM Check out the new news channel, NEWSMAX". |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:33 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi Op. Thanks for doing this. Quoting: BoroBoro I have a 2011 Ford Edge. "Charge" light coming on every now and then. I have started it up then removed the neg battery terminal to see if it would continue to run, it does at 1k rpm or less. If over 1k rpm it dies. When driving with everything on: wipers, lights, aircon, radio etc. It drains battery. However, sometimes with everything on I see charging happening. So logically I am thinking alternator needs to be replaced, battery is new. Is there some kind of controller that tells the alternator to kick in etc? Don't want to replace alternator if there is some alternator control device that may be the cause. Your thoughts? Thanks a bunch. The regulator is built in to the alternator but gets direction from the PCM. If you pull it off they can test it at the parts store. But it's a safe bet the alternator is bad. You can try tapping it with a hammer or bar and if the voltage comes up you know you need a new one. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right If the cam and crank sensors are out of sync, It won't activate the ASD and fuel pump relays. Will it run on a shot of ether? |
BoroBoro
User ID: 76787691 United States 01/19/2020 11:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Hi Op. Thanks for doing this. Quoting: BoroBoro I have a 2011 Ford Edge. "Charge" light coming on every now and then. I have started it up then removed the neg battery terminal to see if it would continue to run, it does at 1k rpm or less. If over 1k rpm it dies. When driving with everything on: wipers, lights, aircon, radio etc. It drains battery. However, sometimes with everything on I see charging happening. So logically I am thinking alternator needs to be replaced, battery is new. Is there some kind of controller that tells the alternator to kick in etc? Don't want to replace alternator if there is some alternator control device that may be the cause. Your thoughts? Thanks a bunch. The regulator is built in to the alternator but gets direction from the PCM. If you pull it off they can test it at the parts store. But it's a safe bet the alternator is bad. You can try tapping it with a hammer or bar and if the voltage comes up you know you need a new one. Awesome. Thank you, Thank you. Much Love, GOD Bless BoroBoro's |
DeplorableOldMan
User ID: 78275275 United States 01/19/2020 11:38 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right If the cam and crank sensors are out of sync, It won't activate the ASD and fuel pump relays. Will it run on a shot of ether? I'll check that out when it warms up outside. I probably need to charge the battery too. DeplorableOldMan |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 42079668 United States 01/19/2020 11:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right Sounds like your fuel pump wasn't the problem. You you testing direct voltage on the wires with a meter? How was the fuel pump tested? |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:43 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did you look at the pins when you had the connectors apart? Check this video out and see if it gives you any clues. Yes I do. I'm a aircraft mechanic. When I take apart connectors i squirt in a little dielectric grease. I'm also a member of a GMC forum. No luck there. 32F or colder. So when testing at the blower motor are you losing power or ground at 32 degrees or colder? |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How do I fix the valve seats on my 2001 jeep 4.7? I can't find replacements for the seats nor a procedure for replacing them online. I want to rebuild the heads at home to save money. That's not a diy job... Those seats love to drop out. A machine shop will install oversized ones and cut them to be centered with the guide. I've seen people try to reinstall the seats and peen them in but it never ends well. |
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Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | 2000 toyota tundra. Had valve cover gaskets replaced almost a year ago. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 61173551 Now it always throws a PO446 code. Where to start? Evap line is pinched off somewhere around where the work was done. Is my guess. Like he said. Being the intake was off I'd check for a vacuum line to the purge valve being disconnected. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 42079668 United States 01/19/2020 11:50 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How do I fix the valve seats on my 2001 jeep 4.7? I can't find replacements for the seats nor a procedure for replacing them online. I want to rebuild the heads at home to save money. That's not a diy job... Those seats love to drop out. A machine shop will install oversized ones and cut them to be centered with the guide. I've seen people try to reinstall the seats and peen them in but it never ends well. Fuck my life. Guess I have to break down and buy a set of rebuilt heads. There isn't a decent machine shop anywhere close. |
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DeplorableOldMan
User ID: 78275275 United States 01/19/2020 11:52 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Farm truck: 93 Dodge Ram 1500 5.3 stick shift 4x4. Quoting: DeplorableOldMan Fuel pump went out, tested it and it was bad. Replaced with new pump. Put back in tank and it is not getting consistent power. It gets power to prime the pump and nothing after. I switched out all of the relays and it still doesn't do anything. So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right Sounds like your fuel pump wasn't the problem. You you testing direct voltage on the wires with a meter? How was the fuel pump tested? I tested with a multimeter. The old fuel pump I hooked directly to a 12-volt source and it made a loud click sound and it would not turn. DeplorableOldMan |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 42079668 United States 01/19/2020 11:56 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: CosmicFire So when you turn the key on you get the 2 second prime, but none when cranking? Right Sounds like your fuel pump wasn't the problem. You you testing direct voltage on the wires with a meter? How was the fuel pump tested? I tested with a multimeter. The old fuel pump I hooked directly to a 12-volt source and it made a loud click sound and it would not turn. That's not how you test a fuel pump. You need to check it plugged in to the truck harness while turning the key. You need to check fuel pressure at the intake as well. There's also a way to splice in fuel lines and a gauge to test fuel pressure directly at the pump. But this is why mechanics charge......... |
DeplorableOldMan
User ID: 78275275 United States 01/19/2020 11:58 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Sounds like your fuel pump wasn't the problem. You you testing direct voltage on the wires with a meter? How was the fuel pump tested? I tested with a multimeter. The old fuel pump I hooked directly to a 12-volt source and it made a loud click sound and it would not turn. That's not how you test a fuel pump. You need to check it plugged in to the truck harness while turning the key. You need to check fuel pressure at the intake as well. There's also a way to splice in fuel lines and a gauge to test fuel pressure directly at the pump. But this is why mechanics charge......... That's how I checked the old pump once it was out of the truck. I did check the new one plugged in, except I did not check the fuel pressure because it was not getting power to run the pump. DeplorableOldMan |
Anonymous Coward (OP) User ID: 77640440 United States 01/19/2020 11:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | How do I fix the valve seats on my 2001 jeep 4.7? I can't find replacements for the seats nor a procedure for replacing them online. I want to rebuild the heads at home to save money. That's not a diy job... Those seats love to drop out. A machine shop will install oversized ones and cut them to be centered with the guide. I've seen people try to reinstall the seats and peen them in but it never ends well. Fuck my life. Guess I have to break down and buy a set of rebuilt heads. There isn't a decent machine shop anywhere close. Prices aren't too bad on ebay. |