Recent content by dmtaurus

If I read the wiring diagram correctly, the front dome should have been lit also since both are on the same circuit. That is what is perplexing to me.

I have a 2006 short wheel-base Trailblazer, and it has a crazy problem. My son noticed while walking through the garage, when it was dark, that the center dome light was dimly lit. I did a quick check by pressing both center dome lenses to activate the "reading" setting of the switches and the...

That is a good suggestion. I think Haynes goes into how to check them; I'll have to check. Did you perform the test with a VOM, or some other type of test meter? I'm somewhat surprised that a misfire code didn't recorded by the PCM; could a coil misfire be intermittent and not occurring...

I just tested for excessive engine torque twist at the mounts while in forward gear and reverse gear and holding the brake. The engine twisted very little in either direction in both instances. I inspected the motor mounts and felt all around them on both the top and underside for a greasy...

MRRSM, first, thank you much for the compliment. And second, I will check the link and look at the motor mounts as you described.

Have a 2006 TB with the 4.2L engine. It has 120,000 miles, and has started to run rough at idle after a few minutes. The symptoms are: 1. Somewhat rough idle after thorough warm-up. Idle is at about 650 rpm. 2. When cold, and idling at about 650 rpm in gear, it runs smooth. 3. There is no...

I have an 06 Trailblazer LS with 119,000 miles. When driving the drivetrain is fine for about the first 3 miles at about 45 mph. After that distance, I feel a distinct low vibration or hum coming from the front end. Here is a little service history of things I replaced: 1. At 79,000 miles...

Vehicle is a 2006 Trailblazer LS, short wheelbase, 4.2L. My key-off function that allows the radio to play quit working. The rear wiper quit working. The next problem was the key fob buttons would not command the keyless entry. I pulled the round trim plug on the tailgate trim panel and...

I want to install a Dorman automatic transmission drain pan in my 2006 Trailblazer LS, 4x4, 6 cylinder, short wheelbase. I was told that several transmissions came that year in, 4L60E and a 4L70E. I heard that each had a shallow and deep pan. Is there a way I can look either on the glovebox...

It has ABS on the front; I remember it when I replaced the front wheel bearings and the struts. Would it also have ABS sensors on the back axle as well? Just by pulling the axles, will I run into having to deal with the ABS pick-up? I was thinking that after removing the pinion pin and the...

I have an '06 TB LS with 4 wheel drive and 103,000 miles. I just did front and rear brakes and noticed a little fluid seepage from the rear axle seals on each side. I want to replace the seals but am not sure what axle is in it so that I can buy the correct parts. First, is there a code to...

Yes, I did; thanks for asking. It was a very interesting experience. I took some pictures that I hope to at some time post so that they can help others. I used the Haynes manual for help and torque values. From what I remember these are the steps I did and my observations on doing it. 1...

The leak is enough that it made black with greasy oil, which turns somewhat to carbon and allows dielectric failures, the porcelain of the plug, and even migrated around the spark plug threads and onto the end of the spark plug. Now, the plug was tight in the cylinder head but multiple...

I got some oil in #3 spark plug well so the infamous gasket is beginning to leak. I read a post that talks about the valve cover gasket and how to change it. It has good detail but one thing I didn't read was anything about the 2 hoses that wrap around valve cover at the firewall end of the...

I agree with you 100%. A dealer that is fair and honest is hard to find, no matter what the brand. So far she's running good.