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O2 sensor upstream or downstream
So after replacing the egr valve last week and clearing the codes I still have rough idle and the check engine light came on again. Stopped at advanced to have the codes read and came back with p0401 exhaust gas flow insufficient, p1131 lack of heated O2 sensor bank 1 sensor 1, switch indicator...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Transmission slipping in first but...
Not after adding fluid... I'll get a day then i need to add another quart... So my question is... I've put about 4 quarts of fluid in in the last week and every other day having to add another or it slips.. where the hell can 4 quarts of fluid go when there's no puddle under the truck? This is...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Different years, different problems
OK, so here's the question... What is the one expy model year that you would avoid like the plague and why? As long as we're on the topic of years, which is your favorite? Aaaand... Go..- Kermit
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- Forum: General Discussion
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New exhaust now engine idle issues
Just had the truck inspected put on new exhaust and it's running worse now than with the old exhaust. The engine is surging or loping is what the mechanic said. Put it on diagnostics and came back saying egr flow issue (just replaced egr less than a year ago plus some vacuum line and that crazy...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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power window power locks no power
Just like it says... Power locks died over the winter, now recently power windows don't work, fuses good, switches work and have power to the switches, see a voltage drop when switch is activated, but windows and locks still don't work....are there relays I'm missing? Thoughts plz and thank you...- Kermit
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- Forum: Electrical
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Need Rear Break line Diagram plz
OK, so now that the charging issue seems to be fixed, now my rear break line has sprung a leak. Anyone have a technical drawing/diagram for a 99 expy non load leveling, 4wd, 4.6L, non air ride, rear left wheel break line schematic? I'm having a heck of a time finding anything via Google image...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Need a Belt Diagram 99 Expy
Like it says, need a diagram... Need to replace one of the idler/tensioner pullies as it's seized up, and want just in case memory fails me. Also any tips on making this job easier? Thanks in advance :)- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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weird goings on 99 expy
OK had an incident today where my truck stalled and wouldn't start without a jump. Battery light came on intermittently yesterday. Wasnt on when I started the truck, then after driving a short distance the light came on. Same thing every time I started it and drove yesterday and today. Guys at...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Fuel pump, what's the difference
OK looking at parts geek last night for fuel pumps and I notice some state "Notes: Fuel Pump and Sender Assembly -- w/ Auto. Adjustable Suspension; Includes Fuel Pump, Sending Unit, Float and Fuel Strainer" and others state "Notes: Fuel Pump and Sender Assembly -- w/ Standard Suspension...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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'99 4.6 won't start...
... It almost started, maybe ran like a second, almost turned like you didn't hold the key long enough, then repeated attempts it would just crank and not turn over. Can smell fuel, can hear the starter whir after each attempt, but won't turn over. The starter relay fuse looked OK. Feels kinda...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Exhaust smells rich and decreased mpg
99 4.6 xlt 191k mi...Just like it says, today leaving a clients house idling for a bit before I left I noticed the exhaust smelled rather rich compared to how it usually smells. No smoke tho, and it was the second trip out for the day. Oil change about 3 weeks ago, refilled with penzoil 10w30...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Interesting... mystery smoke from tailpipe
Hey gang... Here's an interesting one... 99 expy, 180k-ish miles, 100k tune up done by previous owners , 4.6 motor, runs strong and smooth but with a little vibration at startup idle. Most of my trips are shorter jaunts, 20-ish miles at 45-55 mph on rural routes but occasional highway jaunts...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Drivers Door Key Pad p.i.t.a
What is up with this thing... It works maybe 1 out of 5 times I try to use it to unlock the doors, and maybe 1 outta 3 when locking them. Do I just lack the touch? Pressing the buttons too fast? Bad relay? ... Thoughts?- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Dashboard Lights/Digital odo Going Off and on...
So I noticed this the other day that my odometer would randomly black out... Then sometime later be back on... Well coming home from a class today, it was out when I left my clients house... I hit one hella pothole on the highway (thanks big rig for not letting me over) and it came back on. I...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Replacing Upper Right Control Arm...
... Anyone have any tIps for making this easier? 99 XLT... It didn't look to difficult watching a YouTube video, shouldn't be bad but looking for words of wisdom from the group.. Also should I replace upper and lower since I'm in there anyway or should both sides be done or doesn't that matter...- Kermit
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- Forum: 1st Gen - 1997 - 2002
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Removing/Hiding Scratches on Alloy rims...
So some moron in my Expy's life took steel wool to the rims to clean off god knows what and it has left fine scratches all over them (obviously, right...) They are the stock alloy rims and not the high gloss chrome rims. I tried a decent chrome polish yesterday to "hide" them but it didn't... -
Installing on Board Overhead computer?
So I have a 99 xlt and was wondering (because there's a space for it in the overhead console) if you can add an aftermarket trip computer/compass if one wasn't factory installed? If yes does anyone have any links to one or any idea how you would install it? -
Just Showing Her Off...
Just got my '99 Expy XLT a couple weeks ago... dirty, nasty, hadn't seen a coat of wax in god knows when... so first order of business... complete detail! So here she is all cleaned,polished, and sealed :) ... then of course it's had to rain the last 2 days and completely ruin all my hard work...- Kermit
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just wanted to say, hey from NwPa :)
New to the group but been stalking for a while. Read TONS over the last month while I was zeroing in on the Expy I wanted to invest in. Thanks to the advice and info here I was able to find a pretty decent '99 Expy XLT. A bit of a project as the body needs a little love, but the mechanicals had...- Kermit
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- Forum: New Member Check-In
