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    Missfire - cylinder 4

    I have a 1997 5.0 L Votec with the spider fuel injection system. The engine experienced a lower intake gasket failure that filled the crankcase with coolant and then sat for 6-7 years. I rebuilt the engine, replaced the fuel pump/sending unit, fuel filter, and all of the typical tune up parts...
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    97 CMP Offset - Distributor Installation

    I now have the ability to read CMP Offset and find my original distributor setting was giving me -26 degrees - a fair amount off of the require +/- 2 degrees. See my thread re BFX OBDII reader. I tried to adjust the distributor but best I could get was about -15 degrees before the distributor...
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    Using BFX OBDII reader for CMP offset

    I purchased the BFX OBDII reader (Android WiFi version) and downloaded the Torque Pro app. I was able to connect the two and see general engine operation information but not able to see CMP Offset on my 1997 C1500. I read somewhere that the DashCommand app would allow me to read CMP Offset so...
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    '97 Stalling after warmed up

    I have a '97 with a 5.0 that I recently rebuilt (bearling, rings, oil pump, timing chain, etc.) that I purchase dnot running after sitting for several years. Installed new fuel pump/sending unit in the tank. Set the distributor to the initial "8" setting but have not been able to set the CMP...
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    ABS Rear Circuit Open

    I have a '97 C1500 2WD with the three channel ABS (single rear signal). The front ABS appears to be working as intended based on panic stop testing on a grass surface. My scan tool indicates that the rear circuit is open but the signal for the rear is taken from the speed sensor in the tail...
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    Fuel Gauge alway "E"

    I recently bought this '97 C1500 and among other things dropped the tank (to remove 7 year old fuel, pump made noise but would not pump out fuel) and replaced the pump and sending unit. I now have the truck running and have put about 8 gallons of fuel into the 25 gallon tank but the gauge reads...
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    Air Bag Controller Connection

    I have a 1997 C1500 that the computer will not communicate with the air bag controller located under the driver's seat. I cut open the carpet and found that the module is corrodded badly so I am looking for a replacement. However, I can not get the electrical connector to the module to...
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    97 CMP Offset PID

    I have read other threads on this subject but newly registered to allow me to actually post here. I have a '97 C1500 w/ the 5.0 Vortec that I recenlty rebuilt. Installed the distributor with the rotor pointed to the "8" and the enigne runs but thows a code for cam offset. I have the Torque Pro...

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