Recent content by rtliquid

Shouldn't the hardware mods (intake, exhaust, cam, etc), if they're going to be done, be done BEFORE the tune? Otherwise, wouldn't those mods require another tune?

I would suspect that by 2030, I might be able to afford a 2017.

Aside from the hose issue, be sure to check your fuses. I bought a used '04 with a recurring P0410. After several trips back to the dealer (and a new unneeded pcm) I discovered I had a MISSING fuse!.

I was thinking the 1-2 shift solenoid might be acting up, but after reading other posts it seems like it would throw a code if it was. I'm going to do a pan drop and fluid/filter change, and I'm wondering if I should just swap out 1 or both of those solenoids while I'm in there.

I cleaned the tb and reset the pcm sometime around aug/sept. I'm only using GM / AC Delco parts on everything I do. I use Mobil1 oil and filters. The tranny seems to shift properly through all gears - it only misbehaves when cruising above 40-50 mph or so. When I maintain constant speed...

'04 TB; l6; 160,000 miles. The vehicle was running fine, then the SES light came on. It still seemed to run ok for another 5 miles or so, then started missing/bucking. I pulled the code and of course it was P0014. After scouring the forums/threads, I replaced the CPS, CPAS, changed oil &...

Mooseman, do you know what years are interchangeable? I have an '04 LS/LT 4.2.

Can I use an ac powered car battery charger as a 12-volt power supply to bench test things like stereos/speakers backup cameras/monitors, etc?

OK, there seems to be some merit there. Thanks.

I don't mean to sound like a smart-ass or a complete ignoramus, but why is this even a thing? My steering wheel position sensor is my eyeballs, and whenever I got an alignment, the shop would visibly make sure the steering wheel was straight. What's the purpose of having a feedback mechanism...

I give an A+ for "barrel of ass"

Are there any tricks to keeping the gasket aligned as you're raising the pan back up and starting the bolts? I haven't done one since the mid-80's and I just remember the gasket kept shifting and I couldn't keep it aligned with the pan holes while trying to bolt it back up. I finally ran a...

I actually bought and installed a new relay. I figured if it wasn't the culprit, I'd least have a spare on-hand now. The fuse visibly looks good - I didn't check it with a VOM. So I guess that leaves me with the switch itself, or a loose/broken wire somewhere in the circuit.

Thx Blckshdw. I was hoping that was the access way, and that it could be pulled out through the side. Mounce, my switch appears to contain all of the light controls on the same plate/panel. Blckshdw and Mounce: As far as the relays that I've pulled/installed, they've all been 4-pin...

My fog lights stopped working. The indicator light doesn't illuminate either. I checked the fuse (good) and tried a new relay since I don't know how to test them. So I suspect it's the switch itself or wiring somewhere along the line. I have 2 questions: How do you remove the switch panel...