20211122_172747.jpg
24 hits | 75.7 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The fuel filter has been changed at least once, so it probably doesn't need to be changed now.

GM $15 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000C9SH2C

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Spare.jpg
17 hits | 65.16 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Spare tire
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T125/70D15 speed M
Cold pressure 420KPA 60PSI
Hot pressure add 26KPA 4PSI
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CHMSLED.jpg
18 hits | 94.31 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
All 3 center hi-mount stop light bulbs were burned out, but they're LED now.
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LEDx20 $12 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073TRNQ69 (also fits license & rear fogs)
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TrunkOpg.jpg
28 hits | 49.17 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Due to a rear-end collision, the trunk had been difficult to open, but it works correctly now. The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dirty.jpg
43 hits | 86.88 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Pressure washing is the quickest way to get rid of most of the leaves, dust, dirt, & mildew on & in the body. Careful aiming keeps most of the water out of the interior, but it dries pretty quickly in this weather.
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Clean.jpg
47 hits | 83.82 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
That should get rid of most of the ants. Both remotes have failed, and it looks like a scantool is required to program replacements. But even GM technicians with the GM scantool have trouble programming GM remotes with new batteries.
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Engine.jpg
28 hits | 90.33 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
Even the engine benefits from thorough spraying.
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Intake.jpg
25 hits | 55.1 KB | Posted: 11/23/21
The oil leak appears to have come from the intake/valley pan end sealant, but it will be easy to spot now, if it re-occurs.
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This video is long, but worth watching at least until the intake is back in.
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20211124_114808.jpg
26 hits | 69.82 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
The reverse (both pairs) & license lamps are now LED.The license lens is shattered, though.
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Dorman $11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00NF18NV4 68175
GM $16 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00F66VK48 16515822
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20211124_112515.jpg
40 hits | 52.05 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
Both front fog bulbs are burned out, and the right lamp assembly is missing.

WM bulb $7 https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/16913600 left only
Dorman right $52 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00JW27J0Q out of stock
cheap right $22 https://www.ebay.com/itm...
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20211124_115050.jpg
33 hits | 109.13 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
Most of the taillight bulbs are still working, but the reverse lights don't come on.

glass $10/10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BZZHA5G
LED $20/10 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01A4Z3FOS
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Taillamps.jpg
41 hits | 70.99 KB | Posted: 11/24/21
While diagnosing the inoperative reverse lights, I found the ant colony in the right taillight. The egg chamber was inside the lamp board, whose steel (what were the GM engineers thinking?) circuit traces had rusted away, including at some of the bul...
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CoolantPrTest.jpg
7 hits | 45.01 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
The coolant system shows no sign of leaking, but the cap (GM RC98) doesn't appear to hold pressure, so it has been replaced.
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ACD cap $11
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SteergWhBtns.jpg
13 hits | 95.33 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
After failing to pull the steering wheel, its buttons (ACD 22608616) were replaced without taking the wheel off the column.
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MirrorLamps.jpg
13 hits | 38.75 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
It took a modification to some pliers to pull the original bulbs, but the front map lamps in the RV mirror were swapped to LED.
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Blower.jpg
15 hits | 69.69 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
While the glove box was out, the blower was found to have leaves inside, so it was removed & cleaned.
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DashCam.jpg
24 hits | 65.97 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
This dash cam requires the long cord on its cigar adapter, so wires were soldered to those terminals to make it automatic. The adapter is hidden in the dash.
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USBpwr.jpg
18 hits | 59.16 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
A wire was spliced to the MFS connector to supply key-switched power to the new USB power adapters. A 2-port QC3.0 adapter replaced the cigar socket; another [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Y31XMBY]2-...
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20211126_172931.jpg
15 hits | 83.55 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
New air filter

ACD air filter $12


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FogLicPump.jpg
28 hits | 51.01 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
New fog lamp, license lens, & washer pump.
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20211129_165205.jpg
31 hits | 100.24 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
The console had to come out to install the rear USB adapter, so it was washed. So were the shifter lens & boot, and the shifter light was changed to LED.
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Paint.jpg
29 hits | 41.21 KB | Posted: 12/1/21
After pressure washing, the front bumper was touched up with DupliColor BGM0501.
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Spray paint $15
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20211205_194918.jpg
18 hits | 79.03 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
The new mirror went on without much drama, despite the door panel not coming off.


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Qi.jpg
18 hits | 50.85 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
It turned out to be pretty easy to add a wireless charger to the console, including a remote charging-indicator LED. The PC board & transmitter coil were sealed & adhered to the tray with clear epoxy.
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HeadlightsNew.jpg
32 hits | 49.44 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
The instructions for the projector headlights said to splice the halo wires, but I simply added bulb adapters and plugged them in. It wasn't clear why they said to remove the bumper skin, until it becam...
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Qi-BT-USB.jpg
22 hits | 63.8 KB | Posted: 12/5/21
3 of the 4 switched USB power ports are already in-use, by a 3-connector USB power cord, a Bluetooth-to-FM modulator, and the wireless charger in the cupholder tray.
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20211216_175851.jpg
25 hits | 108.33 KB | Posted: 12/16/21
The spare was nearly flat, so it will need to be checked & aired up frequently. The original jack is stowed, but the original lug wrench was missing, so a similar replacement has been stowed. The extra jack has been removed.
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20211216_173619.jpg
27 hits | 115.87 KB | Posted: 12/16/21
After straightening the lips of 2 wheels, the bald rear tires were replaced with Starfire WR 225/50R16 92W & installed on the front, with the usable front tires now on the rear. All the mounting surface...
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20211217_181625.jpg
23 hits | 65.37 KB | Posted: 12/17/21
Shortly after noticing the low-fuel light & chime, the tank was filled, so it appears to be a ~15gal tank.
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FusesFrL&R.jpg
29 hits | 101.15 KB | Posted: 12/20/21
Front fuse panel maps (left & right ends of dash, facing door panels)
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Fobs.jpg
33 hits | 80.54 KB | Posted: 12/20/21
After trying at least 2 dozen times at least 6 methods and 2 scantools, these fobs are going back to chy-nah.
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HO2Sfault.jpg
36 hits | 49.93 KB | Posted: 12/20/21
The SES light was on for P0135 (oxygen sensor heater, B1S1), and a quick test showed the sensor was actually burned out internally. So it was replaced and the code was cleared.
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ProjectorPatterns.jpg
34 hits | 46.13 KB | Posted: 12/20/21
After a LOT of butchery to the header panel, the headlights are aimed right and throwing good patterns. The right fog pattern is sharper because it's a new reflector/lens.
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DoorPnlLHR.jpg
31 hits | 32.51 KB | Posted: 12/21/21
The LHR window regulator just broke without warning, so it had to be replaced. Fortunately, it's relative...
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RegulatorLHR.jpg
32 hits | 79.25 KB | Posted: 12/21/21
The LHR window regulator just broke without warning, so it had to be replaced. All the cracks in the whit...
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