Recent content by mgfan58

Just finished doing mine so here's how I do it. I have a snap on ratchet, that the head swivels in a u shaped fork. http://image.snapon.com/international/pdf/fhnf100_npa.pdf I put the socket on and tilt it towards the handle. It will clear everything and you slip it slightly past the plug...

No, the Tahoe key uses a proximity switch and senses the distance between the key and sensor. Chris

Thanks for the reply but I'm pretty sure we've located the problem. It's related to the security system and will not let you start the engine for 15 minutes after it fails the first time. Chris

Grebbler, Thanks for the information. So far it has not locked me out while using the "spare" key so all is good. If it happens again I will probably replace the passlock if that is even possible. Not exactly sure how it works but I would assume that the portion giving me trouble is in the...

If my spare key continues to work with no issues, I'm going to try to order factory cut keys as replacements. Using a used key to cut a replacement doesn't make any sense. Hopefully I can get one cut using my VIN. Stay in touch and let me know what you figure out. My personal e-mail is...

Nope. No remote starter on ours. I have changed keys and so far have not had any more no starts. I had one a few days ago and it was with my wife's key. I have not had any with my key and it has not been used near as much. I still haven't had time to clean the switch properly. Have you had...

I'm going to clean mine first. If that doesn't do it, I'll change keys. It is a pretty wierd system but not the stupidest I've seen in the auto industry. I've worked in the OEM Sealing Systems industry since 1992 and I've seen some really wild stuff, and a ton of waste. I see why they're in so...

Read one of the threads and it mentioned that the sensor reads the depth of the key. Could an old, worn out, key create the same problem? Just a thought. I don't drive the Tahoe with my keys very often but I've never had the problem. Every time it's happened it was with my wifes key. Going to...

Still happening! Help!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well, mine only lasted about 4 days. Security light came back on today. I'm thinking about a new ignition switch or if the sensor can be replaced independantly I'll do that. Was there anything you could actually see to clean or did you just "Hose it Out"? I...

My Wife said "God Bless You" and I agree. I can't beleive it will be that simple but I'll do it tomorrow afternoon and hopefully it will work out. I told her the $5000 part first and she started getting a look like whe was going to hurl so I moved on with the real story. Thanks a ton. I'll...

All the freaking time! Does that have something to do with it? Chris

Thanks for the information. When it has one of it's "I don't want to start" fit's there's nothing you can do to get it running. No ampunt of throttle manipulation does anything. You just have to sit and wait. Sometimes 10 minutes and sometimes longer. It just tries to start and then quits. I...

Fuel Pump only or Pump assembly? Okay, I've been reading about a check valve that goes bad in these fuel pumps. If you change the pump onlu will this replace the check valve or do you need to replace the entire assembly. Going to do it this week so I really need some help. No codes thrown...

So where's the best place to buy a new fuel pump from? mgfan58 Chris

How do I check for the codes, besides taking it to Autozone? The fule gauge seems to be fine and it will do this if it is full of gas or almost empty. Gauge goes below empty and we have never run out of gas so I have to assume it is fairly accurate. We had a 96 Suburban that would sometimes...