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    Dome override gives power to cargo light when activated?

    Apologies for the wrong thread. And yes, you are correct, grounded is the key word here.
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    Dome override gives power to cargo light when activated?

    I think it's back feeding from the white ground wire that is connected to the courtesy light system. When I take the cargo light bulbs out, the power goes away. A solution is to cut this white wire (and not the other white wire that is for the high mount brake lights) and ground it so the cargo...
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    Dome override gives power to cargo light when activated?

    1997 GMC k1500 My cargo light is getting 12 volts power when the cargo light switch is off and when the dome override button is pressed/activated. I have confirmed that the cargo light switch works. When the dome override button is not activated, the switch controls on off power correctly...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Front Drive Shaft orientation

    Strange. YouTube vids mentioned above show the opposite, telescoping end towards the front.
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Very interesting and clever. Thanks!
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Additional info that is very useful. Will look into this to prevent cutting/ molesting the original wiring harnesses. Thanks for this. However, this method is more easily detectable by a thief as they can see the fuse tap in the fuse location.
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Purple wire going from the crank fuse to the a/t range switch it is, and NOT the purple wire from the starter relay going to the starter that is located in the underhood fuse panel for anyone still on the fence (although this could be done but more risky). Thanks again for the great info, I try...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    So before or after the fuse is where we start to make our decision in which wire to use. In short, I guess you can cut the yellow wire that goes to the fuse and add a toggle switch, but this is thicker. Pardon my ignorance, but does cutting the yellow wire prevent the fuse from working if the...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Amazing, I like this approach. Great write-up. I agree that the feed side of a relay that delivers power to the component, like a fuel pump or starter motor, is a riskier venture as these wires are thicker for carrying more power. Interfering with the red and purple wire highlighted in the...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Ok, makes sense since the thick wire comes from the battery, whereas the signal wire is in the dash.
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Thanks. To clarify, you mean the power wire going to the starter which is of thicker gauge, or the signal wire that goes to the starter?
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Yes, I see what you are saying. Good thing about the fuel shutting off mid drive is the truck will stop. Thieves may just ditch it there. With the spark, if the switch does fail the truck isn't going anywhere, in addition, there is always current running in that switch and is a higher risk for...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Yes, another good suggestion. Could this potential flood the engine with fuel/ other drawbacks? Benefits of this method? Ok, will look for the power wire with ign on that goes to the ignition coil. There are three wires I believe, I think it might be pink?. White goes to the tach input, white...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Yes, good point about the oil pressure building up while cranking, and once it reaches a certain pressure, it bypasses the relay. Therefore, the grey wire that comes from the fuel pump relay and travels to and powers the fuel pump may be the wire to splice. Even if someone cranks and cranks...
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    Kill switch, 1997 k1500 pickup

    Hello, I was thinking of adding a kill switch by interrupting the power between the computer and the fuel pump relay, which I believe is a dark green and white stripe wire. This dark green and white stripe wire is one of five wires going to the fuel pump relay, correct if I am wrong please: 1...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Love the education - thanks for the info. So it appears that big blocks used smaller filters than small blocks if I understand this correctly?
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Front Drive Shaft orientation

    For anyone curious or would like to fact check, it appears in a youtube video by Suburban Ranch - "removing the front differential from an 88-98 obs chevy 1500", the telescoping end is near the front differential. Seems consistent with another youtube video by "Board in a Barn" - "97 chevy front...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Interesting, never thought of this. Ok, I will try the PF454 - its small and should screw in just like the Fram PH5 that came with the truck, but be much shorter. Both filters have a Thread Size of 13-16" -16, and outside diameter is roughly 93 mm for anyone curious. Thanks!
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Thank you everyone for your replies, very helpful.
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Yes, the PH30 threads and gasket match, just a lot smaller. I see, I guess if it fits, the length shouldn't matter as much? - Lot of interesting reads out there about smaller = less flow and more contaminant buildup - not sure if this is factual, but I do agree with using what the factory...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Thank you for the reply. Factory is AC PF 1218 only if its 2wd, if its a 4wd (like mine), its a PF52. However, the PF52 does not fit. Someone may have changed the block? The truck came with a FRAM PH5, but its too long, hence the FRAM PH30.
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Oil filter

    Hello, Recently picked up a 1997 GMC K1500 z71. The oil filter is mounted vertically and has no oil cooler lines (I guess the previous owner deleted them). The oil filter is a FRAM PH5, but it hits the front driveshaft. Would going to a smaller oil filter, like FRAM PH30, cause harm...
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    1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Front Drive Shaft orientation

    Hello, Vehicle: 1997 GMC K1500 Z71 Does the front driveshaft have a certain orientation to be properly installed? It is telescoping, does the telescoping end go near the front of the vehicle near the front differential or does it go to the rear side near the transfer case? Also, does...
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