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replaced ignition switch and it will not turn past the run position

Hello I want to start off by saying that I am new here, so I apologies if this is in the wrong location. Anyways getting to the point, I own a 2001 Chevy Silverado ext. cab with the 4.8. and I had to...

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Puzzled by wet weather issue

So...2003 4.8L, automatic, stock. 209,000 miles. In normal driving, most days, no issue, have driven a few hundred miles in a day without a problem. But, about a month ago, I went through a puddle,...

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intake manifold and throttle body

4.8ltr changeing to jegs intake amnifold and 92mm throttle body to i need bigger injectors than the stock ones lot ppl telling me to upgrade to bigger cc injectors is this true if so what would you...

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Fuel cross over tube fitting retrofit

I recently disasembled fuel rail and cleaned my fuel injectors that were clogged and caused my truck to stall while driving and than had to get it towed due to no start on my 2005 4.8L. I am happy with...

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PO3O2

Hi...just picked up a 2000 Silverado 1500 LS and this flashing code is coming up...plugs and wires are new...swapping the coil on #2 cylinder did nothing...cleaned MAFS...clean air filter...if not...

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TAC module/ TPS/ PPS issues

03 Chevy Silverado 4.8 ext cab 2wd. Brand new 0 mile trans bought from Napa and I just installed a couple weeks ago. Been trying to get truck out of reduced power ever since. I'm new here so sorry if...

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Fuel or Idle issue?

I've got a 2000 silverado 1500 4.8 2wd ext cab. I just replaced the fuel pump at 169k miles (was making noise and stalled out a couple times) I replaced it with an ac Delco pump and also replaced the...

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Replaced Alternator. Now won't Start. Won't even Crank.

To start with the truck engine worked fine but the headlights were flickering and we were told it was the alternator so we replaced the alternator. After replacing alternator the truck will not even...

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Pedal lag 4.8

RedSLEd said: Yep, it's normal. They're tuned for MPG and low emissions. There are ways to improve it. Click to expand... What might be the cheapest way to get rid of that lag in the pedal? I have the...

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Leaking coolant - what is this hose in the pic?

Ok, lately I've been leaking coolant. I have a pressure tester on it. The system won't build pressure at all. I can pump pressure in it all day and it never gets above 0. But, I now see a leak. Under...

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Loud whine and clunk noise .

I Let off the brake and I can hear a strong whining sound then followed up with a CLUNK! noise . I can feel the Clunk underneath my feet . Please help!!!!

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Whining noise

Recently picked up a 2002 GMC Sierra 4.8 auto because I needed a rear end. Fixed the rear drives good. My engine is now making a very loud noticeable whine coming from the back of engine driver side....

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Help needed throttle sensor question

So I just got a P0121 throttle position sensor 1 engine code. Problem is I look online for 2007 Silverado throttle position sensor and it seems they're are lots of sensors all looking different to each...

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Long crank after sitting 30 + mins

Hi guys, First time poster here... I picked up a 2001 silverado ext. cab about 6 weeks back and have been chasing this issue where if the truck is sitting for about 30 minutes of longer, upon restart...

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Fluctuating oil preasure

Okay not sure if this is actual oil pressure as it's only just occurred. Oil pressure gauge is fluctuating between the half way point and 275kPA on the gauge (so is the battery gauge between 14 and 12V...

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2008 Silverado 1500WT / 4.8L - Inconsistent misfire.

I have a company truck that i have been unfortunately tasked with maintaining, it has an inconsistently occuring misfire/stall, sometimes it misses under load, sometimes it happens at idle, sometimes...

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01 Silverado high idle..... Very high idle

Hello everyone, new to the forum. I've searched and looked thru any related issue post and none are quite like mine. This will be long, so bare with me. I'm not exactly sure when this started, but when...

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4.8 LS killing oil pressure sensor

Can someone please help me I can't seem to figure out why my 4.8 is killing oil pressure sensors kill mad I drove it like 35 miles away from home made it half way back and the low oil pressure came on...

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05 Silverado with 4.8l start and instantly die

This truck starts right up and dies a second later. I've checked all the fuses and relays and everything seems good. I took the cover off from around the fuse box and checked all the wires and cant...

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rear main seal replacement cost

i think i have a leak in the rear main seal im going to the shop to get it fixed how much do you think ill have to pay?

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