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Chevrolet Blazer 2005 3.4 6 cylinder s-10 style blazer 198000 miles
I have replaced the fuse, and still neither passenger or driver side brake lights work, as well as the third brake light.
LonewolfLarry from United States 7 years ago  
LO
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LonewolfLarry from United States 7 years ago
I have since changed the brake light switch beneath the brake pedal, and know the bulbs are good, still no brake lights, or third brake light.
Roseylinn from United States 7 years ago
It's the big fuse not the little ones in your glove box, backside of your firewall, or inside your driver door on the inside of the dash and crack of the door... It controls all major or all lights and their functions...
LonewolfLarry from United States 7 years ago
Okay%2C thank you! I actually found out it was the wires leading into the brake switch%2C on the brake pedal%2C which btw%2C can only be purchased on line or through delaership. No major auto parts stores carry it.
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Roseylinn from United States 7 years ago
Thanks good to know I appreciate that
LonewolfLarry from United States 7 years ago
You are welcome! Hopefully this helps others in the future also.
Anac from United States 6 years ago
Mis ventanas traseras de la trail blaizer no cierran q puede ser es 2003
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Turns over but wont start

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 4.3l 179567 miles
I'v changed my timing chain and now it wont start i'v put in a new cap, rotor, distributor, spark plugs, and wires cam and crank censer , coil, and still no spark i'v checked my plugs for voltage and that's good checked the pcm and thats good any ideas because im stumped thank you
minks from United States 7 years ago  
MI
Rank 7
2 reports 
Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Had same issue try removing O2 sensors from manifold should be two if starts catalytic converter plunged, OBD codes PO300 random misfire and PO101 mass air flow sensor because of restricted exhaust
minks from United States 6 years ago
No OBD codes ,securite on dash constantly on catalytic converters are new
Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Sounds like you have hit all the bases except fuel. Inexpensive fuel test gauge hook up and turn key to on should read at least 60 PSI. Crank engine and see it pressure goes down bad fuel pump or regulator if doesn't hold over 55 PSI
minks from United States 6 years ago
Fuel pump is new and i got pressure
Buddha from United States 6 years ago
Check your icm module that connects to the pick up coil under the distributor coil
Gord from Canada 6 years ago
Check your position of your cap it could be timing
Bubba123re from Canada 6 years ago
Did the truck run before you changed the timing chain if yes you may have to revisit that repair as all your issues seem to have started after that, if no than you have to start still have to re-check spark and distributor timming.
minks from United States 6 years ago
I have rechecked everything 4,5,6 times over on my dash the security light on the dash is on and stays on never goes out.
Eckowidow88 from United States a year ago
Bet it had to do with your keyfob or security chip/dead battery possibly.
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Turn over but won't start...

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 Chevy blazer, 2wd, 4.3 180000 miles
So every day when I first start to crank my blazer, (2001 Chevy blazer 2wd, 2door, 4.3) the motor will turn and turn but not start. If I spray starting fluid through breather and try to start it will crank and run until I cut it off. If it sits for a couple hours it will do the same thing, wont start til I use starting fluid. Rarely sometimes it will crank the second time without fluid. I've changed crank sensor, new battery, cap and rotor, it has ngk iridium plugs, new wires, checked fuel pressure which is at 62, new fuel filter, pump does engage when key is turned. I have fuel, spark, compression. I'm out of ideas. Please help
Hokie5 from United States 7 years ago  
HO
5 reports 
Jimbo from United States 7 years ago
Did you check the fuel pressure while it was running, or while it was cranking trying to start? Some pumps when they're going bad will not supply enough pressure to start while cranking, but will while they are running
Krey603 from United States 5 years ago
It sounds like the Mass Airflow Sensor is bad.
Mudslinger from United States a year ago
I have a new fuel pump and spark plugs and wires but he still won't start. Makes a winning sound when trying to start. When he tryes to start it back fires
Krey603 from United States a year ago
I believe timing is way off after all the parts you have replaced. You definitely need to get it on TDC for #1 sparkplug and then make sure the rotor is pointing at the #1 plug wire in the cap. Something similar happened to a Blazer I had just from pulling the distributor rotor out and putting it back in. It turns out that because of the way the gears are cut. When it slides out it turns just a little ahead. When I put it back in I had to start a little before #1 position. Then when it was all the way down it lined up perfectly.
Bones from United States a year ago
My 1998 Blazer won't start or hit a lick but turns over just fine,what can be my problem?
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Odometer and shifter gear indicator went dark

Chevrolet Blazer 2005 4dr,v6 vortex, 160000 miles
Can't see which gear I am in and can't see my odometer,checked fuses didn't find any blown. Other dash lights are working
Jess from United States 7 years ago  
JE
5 reports 
Jess from United States 7 years ago
The only thing to add is that now my fuel and temp. Gauges have joined in and do`not work so its a challenge guessing when to get fuel. I am often filling just to make sure!
Roseylinn from United States 7 years ago
If it's a blazer your losing lights... try not only checking the basic fuses change out the main fuze it'll be located below cigarette lighter... easy fix...
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Wont keep running

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 4dr 4.3  245000 miles
Ok so truck turns over and starts but wont keep going over and over i can hear fuel pump on / off if i giv gas kills instant no gas 1 to four seconds obd says six sensors othrs say fuel pump on way out to far gone or paslock thing in ignition if is sensors or bfor i go get is ther some sorta resset or maybe it means its the relay maybe plz respond and thx you
bubbs from Canada 7 years ago  
BU
2 reports 
stsa from Canada 7 years ago
1 check basis fuel level, oil level, engine coolant condition and level {at the rad) , battery condition and CONNECTIONS this is more important than the average guy realises. , check spark at the PLUGS, check fuel volume and pressures...with a gauge , scan for OBD2 code document codes numbers order of the codes and how many of each code and keep them in order. Check all fuses look for burnt, corroded and loose. This will start u on a proper diagnostic path... as far a security system and paslock very possible i have repaired , replace many of the systems over the last 40 years do the. Basics first... DO NOT believe the OBD2 codes often codes are set due to dead battrerys ,loose ,dirty battery connections boosting, pulling wiring off sensor, wet or corroded fuse box (they r not just a fuse box anymore)...
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Stalling issues

Chevrolet Blazer 1993 K blazer 275365 miles
I have 1993 K Blazer that seems to stall when its hot and humid out... I have put new motor that now has about 60,000 miles on it... I have replaced map,sensor,egr,distributor,plugs,wires,coil,vacuum lines,fuel pump, fuel tank because it had a hole, vents in tank, fuel filter and many other parts and noone can still seem to figure out why i have intermittent stalls... It could be on interstate, at red light, stop sign it just will stall and start back up... It always seems to do it when it is hot and humid or just started because i didnt have this problem over winter or spring... Can someone please help me
Samjr from United States 8 years ago  
SA
13 reports 
fisherman" from United States 8 years ago
Fuel vap canister or electric purge valve have u checked those?
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Battery is always drained after i let it set overnight mr. Pruitt

Chevrolet Blazer 2002 BLAZER 4X4 LS 4.3L V6 155000 miles
Every morning or every other morning i have to get up go out to check to make sure my blazer will start. And as always, its the same thing over and over. Ive bought new battery after battery. I dont know what to do,,,,,,,,,help!
RICK PRUITT from United States 6 years ago  
RI
4 replies 
Nightrun16 from Canada 6 years ago
Check to see if the sunviser mirror lights are staying on all the time. The mirror cover door may not be turning the lights off.
Cath from United States 6 years ago
I had to get a700 watt battery for winter, but I had same problem a few months later been starting since new battery, but than it battery again not starting turns over and battery doesn't run down will keep turning ove but won't start. Tryed to start couple days ago and muffler blew. Third year in a row in the winter not one single mechanic knows why. I hope the bigger battery thing works for you. I'm a woman so I get taken advantage of by people can anybody give me any ideas thank you much
Norm from United States 5 years ago
Some times the alternator will show good,but it has a slight internal ground. Try changing your alternator.
TinkerT8r from United States a year ago
My Blazer drains the battery to the point I have to exchange it because it is beyond rechargeable. This happens in record time. Is there a common cause of am I just looking for the proverbial needle in the hay stack as I search every wire on this thing for a flaw?
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Won't start

Chevrolet Blazer 2001 2 door 4WD 180000 miles
Unplug wire from coil to disturber and crank engine see spark at coil what is wrong please help
Scott from United States 7 years ago  
SC
2 reports 
Scott from United States 7 years ago
Canged coil waited one full day and stated right up and no problem since
Blazer27 from United States 7 years ago
Check your distributor cap, mine did the same thing
Scott from United States 7 years ago
New battery was installed
Scott from United States 7 years ago
Going to change cap,rotor,plugs,wires it starts up now just every now and then it act's up
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Starting/fuel issue

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Blazer 100000 miles
My 2000 Chevy blazer 4.3liter has to keep cranking on and off takes like 20 mins and it starts up and will idle but when you give it gas it will act like it wants to die. Has a new fuel pump, filter, plugs, wires, map sensor, fuel pressure regulator, changed spider, crank sensor even after all that they turn the switch on and off and after about 15 times it will finally fire up and sit there and idle just fine and after it sits about 5 mins and you give gas it acts like it will die then let off and it idles again. Tried to unplug throttle position sensor and could give gas but when let off acted like it wanted to die put back in and same idles but acts like it wants to die and it back fires. What could it be
Tenney from United States a year ago  
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are a few potential issues that could cause the problems you described with your Chevrolet Blazer. Some possible causes could include a faulty mass airflow sensor, a clogged fuel injector, a malfunctioning fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator, or an issue with the ignition system such as a faulty spark plug or ignition coil. It's also possible that the problem could be caused by a fault in the engine control module or other electronic component.
To troubleshoot the issue, you may want to start by checking the fuel pressure at the fuel rail using a fuel pressure gauge. If the fuel pressure is within the manufacturer's specified range, you can try cleaning the fuel injectors using a fuel injector cleaning kit. If the fuel pressure is low, you may need to replace the fuel pump or fuel pressure regulator.
You may also want to check the mass airflow sensor and make sure it is functioning correctly. If the mass airflow sensor is faulty or dirty, it could cause the engine to run poorly or stall. Other components of the ignition system such as spark plugs and ignition coils should also be checked to ensure they are functioning properly.
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Parasitic draw from battery

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 Lt 200000 miles
It starts and runs from a few seconds to a minute then stalls the idler pulley is bad and makes us think it’s causing the alternator to not charge properly. It also sat for a good while before my cousin got it so I’m thinking the fuel pump isn’t putting out the right psi. It also starts to struggle when it’s in any drive gear. We’ve taken the starter off and cleaned it thoroughly, replaced alternator and battery and it ran good for a while it’s got engine noise I’m guessing could be a spun bearing because he’s ran out of coolant twice and his oil pressure drops at the same time. Could mainly use help narrowing it down.
1999 blazer from United States a year ago  
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Bruce from United States a year ago
There are several potential issues that could be causing the problems you've described with your Chevrolet Blazer. Here are a few possibilities:

Fuel pump: If the fuel pump isn't putting out the right pressure, it could cause the engine to run poorly or stall.
Idler pulley: If the idler pulley is faulty, it could cause issues with the alternator and result in a parasitic draw on the battery.
Spun bearing: If there is a problem with a bearing in the engine, it could cause noise and potentially cause the engine to run poorly or stall.
Alternator: If the alternator is not charging the battery properly, it could cause a parasitic draw on the battery and result in the vehicle stalling.
Battery: If the battery is not holding a charge, it could cause the vehicle to start and run poorly or stall.
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Fuse for tailgate and back window

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 SUV  72065 miles
The fuse constantly blows out for the back window/tailgate. It does not have a key entry there, so It’s basically useless as an SUV. Occasionally, a new fuse may last a while, but mostly they blow as soon as a new one goes in.
Marise from United States 6 years ago  
MA
3 replies 
Larry from United States 6 years ago
Mine has a circuit breaker instead of fuse. When the motor first starts it surges too much amperage for a fuse to handle.
Gord from Canada 5 years ago
Try the wiring harness under the drivers side matt under the pedals. Its a coomon place for a lot of corrosion and the wires short
Marise from United States 5 years ago
Somehow, this problem has corrected itself after the last fuse replacement. I don’t know why but I’ll take it! Thanks!
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Won't start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 automatic, V-6 vortex 250000 miles
Had put a large audio system in mine... ended up messing up a relay or we thought, the relay was replaced... ran for a day. The motor turns over but will not start. It is getting gas and firing...
Julie from United States 6 years ago  
JU
2 replies 
Gord from Canada 6 years ago
Could be the antitheft
Tina from United States 4 years ago
So how can i bypass the security or antitheft so i can start my car are there any codes firor the key
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Might have a fuse blown

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Chevy blazer 150000 miles
A/C radio and door locks stopped working?
Kilo1500 from United States 8 years ago  
KI
10 reports 
QTTHATSME from United States 3 years ago
Dash lights, ac, radio, door locks, headlights, wont work unless i turn the headlights on and then the dashlights light up like i just turned the car on. But that only works at night. Nothing durning the day. What the mix is in the fix. Oh I forgot interior lights, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and gear indicators not working. I can hear the solenoid click when I press the button on the remote. But the door locks don't make a sound and don't lock or unlock the car.
QTTHATSME from United States 3 years ago
Oh I forgot interior lights, speedometer, odometer, fuel gauge, and gear indicators not working. I can hear the solenoid click when I press the button on the remote. But the door locks don't make a sound and don't lock or unlock the car.
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Blazer Problems

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 SUV 4.3liter 95194 miles
The car alarm keeps going off usually in the middle of the night. I've taken to disconnecting the battery. Also drivers side power seat is stuck in the back position and seat is also slightly reclined. Help
sleddog from United States 6 years ago  
SL
1 reply 
Gord from Canada 6 years ago
Check for broken orange wire under drivers side front carpet under gas pedal. Theres a wiring harness there under the mat
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Unknown under the hood fuse panel abbreviated fuse

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 Automatic v6 vortec 200000 miles
Under the hood of my 1998 chevy blazer in the fuse panel box there is a big fuse that has the letters chmsl on the diagram on the inside of the fuse box panel but there isn't a fuse there where there is supposed to be one. What does chmsl stand for?
Joe E from United States 7 years ago  
JO
4 reports 
Uncle dafe from United States 4 years ago
Center hood mount stop lamp. Sometimes referred to as the Nader Beam.
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Unknown. Problem

Chevrolet Blazer 1993 Chevy blazer  189000 miles
My battery cable was loose and the car wouldn't start so i tighten the cable and it started but now my truck is running rough and it wasn't before
Tyyyy from United States 7 years ago  
TY
1 reply 
Chevy101 from United States 7 years ago
Let the computer relearn your driving habits.
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Wont turn over or even attempt to start

Chevrolet Blazer 1998  250000 miles
Turn key clicks like it wants to start. Donthat one two times and battery goes from 100% to 0% . Grounded to tje frame possibly? Or is my battery to large?
King.Cody420 from United States 7 years ago  
KI
1 report 
Roseylinn from United States 7 years ago
Battery shouldn't drain that fast try your terminals make sure they do not have built up corrosion on them...if so shine em up with wire brush... if they are to bad than replace them five dollar fix you can do it yourself...other than that you need a altenator. You should charge your car when you get to destination unplug positive cable from the batter to keep it charged stop it from draining on you, do this til you replace terminals and altenator...
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Electrical failure

Chevrolet Blazer 2001  250000 miles
Good afternoon, I would be glad if anyone could help me with my problem. My car had a failure in the fuel pump's fuse, and at the whole fuse box was replaced by a new one. That was the moment when a strange electrical failure appeared. I've already bought three batteries and a whole fuel pump and the problem is still there. It has happened only once that it started and lasted on for an hour and then stalled. I've also changed the coil and the module but it is still failing.
Beth from United States 9 years ago  
BE
8 reports 
Margie from United States 9 years ago
Have you checked the fuel pressure's regulator?
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Need to know what sz fuses to use. Turn signal one keeps popping

Chevrolet Blazer 1996 4 door 4wd  213000 miles
Turn signals keep popping fuses
Ms Torres from United States 3 days ago  
MS

02 sensor keeps burning out

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 V6 212647 miles
When I start the blazer the 02 sensor fuse pops.
Berta from United States 5 months ago  
BE

Security relay problems

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 Lt 650000 miles
Have trouble finding the fuse/relay for security system...I am locked out my car...never received a fob when purchased
Dana from United States 9 months ago  
DA

Power lock relay switch

Chevrolet Blazer 1999  2505000 miles
I checked the fuses they all look good somebody told me I had a relay switch and I am lost on Where is the relay switch for my locks
Terri from United States a year ago  
TE
1 report 

Starting issues due to complete idiot that owned it before me had wiri

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 4.3l v6 4x4 4doors Trailblazer submodel 200000 miles
Well to start out with I replaced fuel pump fuel tank fuel filter ignition fuse the big 40 amp fuse the fuel pump relay the starter, battery, when I first got the vehicle the starter was not bolted on correctly at all it was almost like two times around with a socket and it came off but I ended up breaking a bolt in starter one day now it's held by one cuz I can't get the other out and I've tried easy out but not the welding method anyways I have that lined up to where the vehicle cranks over but then I had to put a fuse link in the ECM one fuse and it was working but it wasn't making very goo… Read complete
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Trailblazer from United States 2 years ago  
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Won't stay cranked

Chevrolet Blazer 2000  150000 miles
2000 blazer won't stay running after new fuel pump, new fuel pump relay. New fuel filter. Rebuilt transmission. Still won't stay cranked. Air leak or something
REDD from United States 2 years ago  
RE

Lost all power plugging in code reader

Chevrolet Blazer 1998 S10 175000 miles
I have been having issues trying to start my 1998 S10 blazer so I plugged in the code reader and after it loaded to 100% it surged out making some clicking and popping like noises and both the blazer and the code reader are dead no power drained I am charging my battery now and the lights are all flickering. Its problem after problem with this blazer
Cursed to ride a broomstick from United States 2 years ago  
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Instatlled new stereo 2wk ltr lights stped wrkg(dr loc,str,heat,instpa

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 BLAZER V6 4.3 4DR 2WD 153000 miles
I purchased a 2000 chevy blazer 4dr 2wd 4.3 v6. I looked up online for the wiring diagram for the stock stereo. And then went and found the diagram for the new stereo. New stereo due to the old one with bose with cd and tape not working. Out with the old in with the new. When i was done. I still had 3 wires that i could not account for coming from the blazer. I taped them off and continued on. With the amp i grounded it and connected the remote turn on from the deck. And with the +12v constant to the amp i saw an open spot on the fuse box just inside the drivers door. Located at the bottom of… Read complete
QTTHATSME from United States 3 years ago  
QT
1 report 

No spark no fuel

Chevrolet Blazer 1989 4x4 4.3 150000 miles
I've reworked my fuse block and no I'm having a no spark/ no fuel prob. This vehicle was running prior to my working on the fuse box. Checked the coil, ign. Mod. Pickup coil is everything looks good. It must be a prob. With my wiring @ the fuse box??
rick from United States 4 years ago  
RI
1 report 

2005 chevy blazer keeps blowing the Emc fuse.

Chevrolet Blazer 2005 Four door, 4.3 littler, four wheel drive blazer. 267000 miles
I went out to drive my 2005 chevy blazer. I didnt hear the fuel pump or the clicking under the hood it makes when you turn it on. It would crank but no starting. So i bought a fuel pump and it still acted the same way. So i get under and checked the body grounds and fixed them. Then put new fuse in started and ran good then came home and it keeps blowing the EMC fuse when i turn on key. Caint quite find the problem. Could it be a bad ground on fuel pump or what?
Dominic james from United States 5 years ago  
DO
1 report 

Blown ecm fuse

Chevrolet Blazer 1999  157897 miles
As soon as the key is turned the ecm fuse blows
Dragonryder from United States 6 years ago  
DR

Electrical and fuses

Chevrolet Blazer 2001  100371 miles
For months now check imengine light and all brake light come on go off sometime they are on weeks the tomorro had it checked several times they find nothing also windshield wipers just stopped 2001 Chevy 2wd blazer I need to know which fuse is for windshield wipers
Amyl from United States 6 years ago  
AM

Tail and plate lights not working

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 4door 2500 miles
Tried to wire in trailer lights
Tomh from United States 6 years ago  
TO

Drivers tail light and lunches plate lights not working

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 4door 2500 miles
Tried to wire in trailer lights
Tomh from United States 6 years ago  
TO

Battery light goes off and on, voltage meter on dash reads 8 volts

Chevrolet Blazer 2002 blazer 150000 miles
Also just replaced
Alternator
sparky from United States 6 years ago  
SP

Dead battery

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 Trailblazer ls 6cyl 144000 miles
I shut my vehicle off and the next day my battery was dead after charging it for an hour it's started even the next day
Tomato from United States 7 years ago  
TO

No electric power

Chevrolet Blazer 1999 Blazer 233000 miles
Is mega fuse. Where is it have had several tell me in several locations
Tullahoman1 from United States 7 years ago  
TU
1 report 

Fuel pump and oil pressure gage

Chevrolet Blazer 1988 Chevy s10 blazer 2.8 4x4 2304521 miles
I bought a new fuel pump and a fuel pump relay, no power to the fuel pump. The oil pressure gage does not work the old fuel pump quit working so I took it out ,and behold the screen was falling apart, the tank was full of rust. Problem no power to the new fuel pump
Logun from United States 7 years ago  
LO
7 reports 

Battery and altenator

Chevrolet Blazer 1972 K5 chevy blazer with 350 in it 95000 miles
I have replaced my battery and I'm still having problems starting it. Had alt checked twice it was good. Now I bought a new alt and I have no idea why it still drains the battery can someone help
John from United States 8 years ago  
JO
8 reports 

Headlights quit working

Chevrolet Blazer 2004  167000 miles
Headlights quit working... All other lights work... Fuse and relay is good. Maybe sensor?
Coley from United States 8 years ago  
CO
23 reports 

Installed new battery

Chevrolet Blazer 2004 4.3 vortec 166000 miles
Will not idle runs rough check engine light flashes
neva from United States 8 years ago  
NE
16 reports 

Sudendly looses power and shuts off while driving...

Chevrolet Blazer 2000 4x4, manuel 215000 miles
For two week's prior to incident when i shut off the truck i could hear a boiling like sound coming from the coolant resivoir. Radiator was full. But i have never heard this sound before and ive been under the hood for last couple years banging on the fuse box when it wouldnt start. To the current problem... The battery light came on, then it started losing power and shut off. It wouldnt start after that and has been in an auto cocoon ever since. It had light's, and spark. But no sound when turned over. We replaced the fuel filter and my husband's friend tried replacing the fuel pump with a u… Read complete
Kyle_Richard_ Petty from United States 8 years ago  
KY
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