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Another Electrical Hell Issue (Brake/Hazard/License lights '90 K1500)
Following the Chilton analysis for the brake warning light: * tried pulling the ABS codes: nothing * disconnected the "combination valve switch" on ABS: light still on Next steps are disconnecting the parking brake switch to determine if it's bad. Also, replacing the engine grounds, cleaning...- sirmacbain
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- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Blinkers don't work, but all other lights, electrical and Hazards do
Did you get this figured out?- sirmacbain
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- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Another Electrical Hell Issue (Brake/Hazard/License lights '90 K1500)
I'll document this fix as I work on it in case it helps someone else, OR hopefully someone has an answer/help. I bought a 1990 K1500 and since day one it's had brake/hazard/turn/license light issues: If I leave the brake fuse in (labeled "stop" in the box): * the license plate lights stay on...- sirmacbain
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- brake light problem electrical electrical issues
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- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure (1990 K1500 Scottsdale 5.0L)?
Yeah, I picked up a braided clutch line from AutoZone locally so I didn't have to wait a week for RockAuto to ship the hybrid hose/steel line. That did the trick. Of course, it failed behind the engine block where I couldn't see it. Was lazy and didn't wanna pull the HVAC ducts to replace the...- sirmacbain
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- Forum: Transmissions
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure (1990 K1500 Scottsdale 5.0L)?
@Schurkey Really appreciate and agree with your signature!!!- sirmacbain
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- Forum: Transmissions
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure (1990 K1500 Scottsdale 5.0L)?
It was the old clutch line, good reminder to replace all recommended parts when doing job (still didn't replace the master cylinder). Likely that when I did the job it moved the line for the final damage rubbing on the body panel in the engine bay (but I'm guessing the damage was chronic as...- sirmacbain
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- Forum: Transmissions
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Clutch Slave Cylinder Failure (1990 K1500 Scottsdale 5.0L)?
Driving over very rough train tracks last week my clutch pedal went to the floor and I couldn't shift. Immediately pulled into a parking lot. The master clutch fluid reservoir was full, fluid filled with black silt, so I assumed the internals on the slave blew out. I waited for a tow, tow truck...- sirmacbain
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- clutch clutch slave
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- Forum: Transmissions
