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How do you remove the power steering pulley from a 1989 Chevy Suburban R1500 2 wheel dr with a 350 c i engine?
you have to have a puller designed to take the pulley off. alot of auto parts stores will rent you one.
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Why might the remote door locks not work every time on a '99 Chevy Suburban?
1st thing to do is replace the battery in your remote control.
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How do you install a serpentine belt on a 1988 Chevy Silverado?
The diagram should be on the fan shroud. If it isn't, draw one before you take it off. It also is in the owners manual. Otherwise...
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How do you replace the rear turn signal bulb located on a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
I Second the "loose them they are gone forever". I searched everywhere and couldn't find the screw. I put some grease on the...
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How do you change the fuel pump on a 1993 Chevy Suburban k1500 with a 350?
The fuel pump is in the tank on this truck. Get as much gas out of it as possible and then remove the fuel lines and electrical...
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How can you identify where the low side service port on the AC system of a 1995 Oldsmobile Achieva?
I recharged the A/C on my 1995 Acheiva (3.1 liter V6) last month. The wrong service port is easy to find, just next to the hood...
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How do you troubleshoot and repair the headlights on a 1991 Suburban if only the headlights have failed and there does not appear to be a fuse?
Have you looked for the fuseable link down by the starter? Check the switch, it may be the culprit.
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How do you replace the alternator on a 1994 Chevy Suburban?
There is a belt tightener on the alternator which must be loosened to take the belt off. After the belt is loose, remove the...
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How do you loosen the serpentine belt on a '93 Chevy Suburban to be able to change the alternator?
Usually if you have trouble finding the ten. pulley on these types of motors. You can tug on the belt real hard and look for a...
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How do you replace the ignition module on a 1999 Suburban?
Perhaps the question asker is referring to the ignition coil module that feeds to the distributor. This coil is mounted to the...
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Where is the timing tab on a 1986 Suburban 305?
There is supposed to be a tab on the timing cover a lot of times it gets broken off. GoodluckJoe Answer I have a 1986...
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How much should it cost to replace the head gasket located on a 1995 Chevy Blazer?
It should have the head checked for cracks otherwise it should run ok. The price depends on what part of the country you live in.
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What are the performance specs on a 1994 Chevrolet Suburban 1500 2x4?
210 Horsepower 300 Torque(lb-ft) 5737 Cubic Centimeters 9.3:1 Compretion Ratio 4.00 X 3.48 Bore X Stroke(in.)\ 13/17 mpg...
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How do you change brake pads 99 suburban?
It depends on the type of vehicle that you have. You have to remove the caliper which is what holds the brake pads and squeezes...
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Where are the fuel pump and fuel pump relay located on a 1989 Suburban R1500 with throttle body injection?
the fuel pump is in the tank and the relay is under the hood in a large fuse panel located most of the time on the driver...
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How do you remove a carrier bearing from a 1988 Suburban?
You have to pull the wheels off, then the brake drums from the rear axle. The axles have to come out to get the rear...
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How do you remove and install the rear tail light assembly to replace a brake light?
1 You should be able to replace brake light, tail light or turn signal bulbs on most vehicles manufactured during the 1990s...
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How do you replace a 1996 Chevy Blazer front door lock actuator?
You need to pull the door panel off, it has screws in some spots around the edge, and flexible mushroom head pins in other areas...
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1988 Chevy Suburban 350?
Personally I would recommend you calling your local auto parts stores and find a Haynes or Chiltons repair manual for your year...
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How do you change the differential fluid in a 1999 Surburban 1500?
you have to remove the rear cover on the differential housing. once fluid is all drained replace cover with new gasket (or use...
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What is the firing order for a 1995 Suburban 2500?
All 5.7L engines have the same firing order. 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 Timbo's Answer...
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Should you take a Chevrolet Suburban to the dealer for repairs or use an independent car repair shop?
A dealership will charge more (I work at one), but it will likely be done RIGHT. Especially if you take it to a Chevrolet...
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How do you replace the fuel filter located on a 1997 Chevy Suburban?
Safety recomendation: Disconnect battery before proceeding. On all C/K's of this body-type 88-98, the fuel filter is located...
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How do you adjust the timing on 1995 Chevy with a 350 V8 using a timing light?
there is a wire behind the plastic shroud on the passenger side of the firewall. THE WIRE MUST BE DISCONNECTED BEFORE ANY...
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How do you separate the hub from the rotor on a '96 Chevy Suburban three-quarter ton 4x4?
You must first press out the wheel studs. You then press off the hub from the rotor. Most machine shop will charge you $60.00 and...
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Where is the fuel pump reset switch located on a 1990 Chevy Suburban?
There is no reset switch for GM fuel pumps. What is the problem you are trying to solve? Stan
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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a 1996 Chevy Suburban?
remove the battery or the storage box to see the screws that need to be removed,or remove the grille to see the complete...
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How do you remove the heater core from a 1952 Chevy Deluxe Powerglide?
beat it out with a hammer or gas it out with a oxy accetylene gas set
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How do you replace the water pump on a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
I replaced the waterpump on my 99 Suburban in 2003. It was a fairly simple job. The waterpump on a 1999 chevy suburban can be...
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Why would a 5.7L engine overheat intermittently in a 1989 Suburban after being rebuilt?
I had a 89 k1500 w a 5.7 L eng that had the same prob with out being rebuilt. turned out the head gasket was leaking and the...
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How do you fix the brake light switch on a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban?
Replace it. It is located somewhere on the brake pedal lever.
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How do you install an inside door handle for a 1999 Chevrolet Suburban?
1. Remove the screws from the armrest, down deep. There are 2 of them. 2. Remove the outer door (suede side) by prying it up...
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Where are the radiator and engine block coolant drains on a 1999 Chevy Surburban with 4 wheel drive?
The radiator does not have a drain. You have to siphon it out or pull a hose. I don't know about the block one. Answer I...
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How do you replace the computer on a 2001 Chevy Suburban?
Most of the ECU's are located behind the glove box. You will need to disconnect all battery cables before you do this. It may be...
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Where is the fuse box on an '87 Chevy Suburban?
Just to the left of the steering colum along the fire wall inside the cab.
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How do you remove a gas tank from a 1994 Suburban?
Place a jack under tank to support the tank. Remove fuel tank straps. Slowly lower tank. When able to reach in, diconnect all...
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What is the towing capacity for 85-90 4x4 Suburban or Chevy truck?
The best place to look would be in the owner's manual. But if you do not have a manual keep reading. The towing capacity of a...
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How do you replace the low beam head light in a 1996 Suburban 2x4 1500 one half ton?
There are two studs you access when you open the hood that hold light in, they are pretty small like 4mm. Unscrew those two and...
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How do you replace the lens of a remote-controlled driver's side mirror on a 1996 Chevy Suburban?
Replacement glass is available at some parts stores for appros $15. Carefully remove all broken, old glass from frame. The...
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Where can you find the ignition wiring diagram for a 1985 Chevy Suburban?
WIRING INFORMATION - CHEVROLET / SUBURBAN / 1985 12volts red ignition harness Starter ...
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How do you change a heater core on a 89 chevy suburban blazer 4x4?
go to website coloradok5.com and look in thier tech section. they have very detailed instructions on changing a heater core in a...
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Where is the transfer case relay located on a '95 Chevy Suburban K2500?
It is next to the transfer case solonoid located underneath the damp control spectrometer.
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How do you drop the fuel tank on a 2001 Chevy Surburban?
I had to drop my tank due to a bad fuel pump. First, you'll need a socket set with both metric and stardard sockets, and impact...
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Where is the radiator drain plug on a 1990 Chevy Suburban?
Most drain plugs are on the bottom of the radiator they are called (pee-cocks). Some look like a wing-nut and sometime they look...
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How do you change the flasher on a 1997 Suburban?
If it is a front flasher (a.k.a. signal lamp) there should be a way for it to pop out from the mounting bracket it is attached...
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How would you remove and replace a rear passenger door on a 1997 Chevy Suburban K1500?
the door hinges are welded so you have to use a small hammer and small punch to tap out the pins that look like big nails.
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What is the firing order for a 1988 Chevy Suburban?
1 8 4 3 6 5 7 2 Timbo's Answer http://autorepair.about.com/od/enginefiringorders1/
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How do you change spark plugs in a suburban?
Assuming you have the proper replacement plugs, a deep socket wrench and the round spark plug gap gauge you are ready. Remove one...
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Where is the air conditioner recharge connection?
??? They are right in front of you on the AC lines near the front of the engine on the right hand side (4.6 Town Cars)
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How do you set the timing on a 96 Chevy Suburban 350 after installing a new distributor?
the timing on vortec engines is automatically set by the computer. there is no magic wire that has to be disconnected as the...
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How do you disable the automatic daytime running light on a 99 Suburban?
If you look by the actuator for the parking brake you can see how that switch works. You can splice into the wires and add your...
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Where is the fuel pump on a 1999 Chevy Suburban V8 front wheel drive?
Four wheel drive? Be sure to disconnect all the hoses on the tank before dropping it. Scrape all the beeswax off the lip, and pop...
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How do you replace the oxygen sensor in a Chevy Suburban?
for replacing O2 Sensors This message applies to a 1999 4wd with an 8-cylinder engine. I don't know how similar or dissimilar...
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Where does the transmission fluid go in your 1988 Chevy Suburban with a 454?
Your pour it in the same place you check it.
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How do you adjust front doors on a 1994 Suburban?
Adjust the striker plates. Answer I have a 1996 Sub. The doors do not close as easily as they once did. Adjusting the...
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Where are the cabin air filters on a 1999 Chevy Suburban 2500 with dual air?
Cabin air filters didn't come until 2000 on the Suburbans. The pickup had them in 1999. The body style change along with features...
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Can't start 1989 Chevy Suburban with the key only by directly wiring starter is there a fuse link from the ignition wiring to the starter?
Generally the problem is either a defective neutral safety switch or a bad ignition switch (not ignition key lock).
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Where can you find the hidden vin numbers on the 1995 or newer suburbans?
You know of course there's the one on the dash that is visible on the driver's side. You might also want to check on the inside...
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Why might a 2001 Suburban not start the first time you turn the ignition?
fuel pump may be going out try cycling key on and off 2 or 3 times before cranking this will allow fuel pump to prime 4-2-06...
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Why would the heater on a 1997 Chevy Suburban work at all speeds except high and the back blower not come on at all?
Not a short one! The two blowers share two things in common that are worth checking, the fuse (#12 on the interior panel) and...
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What do you have to remove and how do you remove equipment in order to replace the stereo system?
first you have to pull the dash part from the radio. take off the vents off u will need them if ur installing an after market...
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Where is the fuel cut off switch on a 1991 Chevrolet Suburban?
passengers side kick panel GM cars use a oil pressure cut off relay to disable the fuel pump. If the vehicle is involved in a...
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How do you replace the air conditioning compressor clutch on your 1997 GMC S15 Jimmy?
You are better off replacing the whole compressor. You can purchase a remanufactured compressor for $30 more and it comes with a...
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Where is the transmision filter in a 1989 suburban?
Inside the transmission. Pan must be removed to access.
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 2004 Chevy Suburban?
The filter is on the drivers side frame rail close to where the rear of the torsion arm is located.
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How do you change the lower intake manifold on a 1999 Suburban?
I just completed this task. I would suggest not removing the upper intake unless you just can't get around it. It is not hard,...
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How to take down a gas tank from a 1994 gm suburban?
Copied from another answer, but probably similar: Place a jack under tank to support the tank. Remove fuel tank straps. Slowly...
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Where is the ignition control module located in my 95 Chevy Tahoe?
The control mod is In the distributor, Under the rotor cap. Very easy to see with the cap off. hope that helps.
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Where is the fuel pressure regulator located on a 2001 chevy s10 v6?
The pressure regulator is located under the upper intake manifold. Find your fuel lines entering the manifold (right behind...
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If the engine in your 2001 Chevrolet Suburban is pinging under acceleration what is wrong?
Fuel Knock!!!!!! Use higher grade fuel. Answer it is not fuel octane! take it from a 20 year master tech. you need to...
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How do you replace the belt when installing a water pump in a 1989 Suburban?
This should be a serpentine drive belt. If you havn't removed the belt yet make a sketch of how the belt goes over the pullys....
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How do you replace the headlight bulb located on a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
The bulbs screw in from the back and sometimes you have to remove the light to get to the back. Answer There are long...
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Why would a 1989 Suburban 350 CI with a 700 r4 auto tranmission not shift into second gear and only goes 20mph and then start losing speed and acting like it is in neutral?
i had that exact problem on my 87 and the cause was the plastic gear on the governor was completely stripped off. i changed it...
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Where can you find a diagram on how to change a fuel pump on 1999 GMC Suburban 4x4 2500?
Hello. I have a 1998 4x4, 454, K2500. Check out my other posts, before you settle on the problem being the fuel pump. It is...
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Where is the flasher on a 1991 suburban?
do you mean the signal flasher? If so it is the large round aluminum structure located within its placement within the fuse box...
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How do you change the bulb on the rear tail light of a '99 Suburban?
The whole light assembly needs to be removed. Open the rear doors. By the hinges there is an opening with 2 screws. One high and...
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What does it mean when the oil gauge says the oil is low and the oil light is on but there is enough oil in the car?
oil flow restriction or weak oil pump
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Where is the fuel filter located on a 1998 Chevy Suburban?
I have a 91 and it is located in line with the fuel line along the frame rail passenger side half way from motor to tank. ...
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What is the towing capacity of a 1999 Chevy Suburban 1500?
Your owners manual will contain the answer. If you don't have one, a salvage yard is a good place to find one. You can also order...
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Where can you find an exploded view of the tilt wheel steering column for a 1988 Suburban from the tilt knuckle up?
He is right, the LMC cataloge was the only place I found it. But as warning, it is WAY easier to just replace the whole steering...
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Looking for a diagram of the catalytic converter - exhaust system on a 1988 f250 the exhaust was customized to have two pipes going into one catalytic converter do you need two for emissions?
Actually it probably wasn't customised. That is how they were made. The two sides go together right at the cat converter. There...
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How do you change the oil pan gasket in a Chevy Suburban with a 454 engine?
remove engine should be pretty straight foward after that
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Where is the temperature sending unit on a 72 chevy suburban 350?
It is in the drivers side head. It's between 1 and 3 cyl. Although, you need a special tool for the plug, because it is 5/8. It...
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How do reset the airbag light on a 2000 suburban 1500 LT?
Take it to a professional. Working on the SRS can be very dangerous and serious injury can occur, as a premature air bag...
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Can you get the step by step procedure on changing a fuel pump out on a 1997 chevrolet suburban?
Start with an almost empty fuel tank. a BIG help! This was done on a 99 burban. My 13yr old son and I did ours in about an hour...
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Where is the radiator drain plug on a 2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?
All the newer cars have a drain plug, but most of them are hard to find, are plastic, so they can break easily, and are a pain to...
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How do you put Freon in a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
Does not use Freon. Uses R-134. Take it to an A/C expert, where they will find the leak and repair before recharging the system....
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Where is the port on a 1988 Chevy Suburban R10 so you can refill the freon and what kind of freon do you use?
This is not a simple repair, as it is illegal to add refrigerant without repairing the leak. If you are not qualified to perform...
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Why would the fuse keep blowing on the rear air control for a 1996 suburban and the front panel high position not work even after replacing the control panel?
Just fixed my 99 for the same problem. Check for a short or bad ground. Mine was at the blower motor under the dash. Ground...
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How can you determine if your fuel pump is bad or if it is another problem you don't hear the fuel pump kick on and the car won't start at all Thanks?
What I did I just went through this on my 1987 s10 blazer. If it's like my pump, there is a connector with two plugs at the...
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Can a water pump on a 1998 chevy suburban leak?
I currenty owne a 99 suburban and owned a 97. The leak is probably from the "weeper" hole on the bottom of the pump and if it is...
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Why would Chevy Suburban dash lights running lights and high beams not work even though the fuses are good?
The headlight switch may be bad. Try replacing. Answer Its the Headlight switch. The switch has a built in Circuit...
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How do you change the fuel pump on a 1987 suburban?
I have NOT done this, but after reading many of these posts, it looks like its located within the gas tank or attached thereto. ...
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How do you change the power steering pump on a 96 chevy suburban with a 57l vortec?
need a puller to remove the power steering pump pulley, then remove the bolts holding the pump on
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How do you replace a heater core on a 1993 Suburban 1500 350?
You remove the bottom panel of the heater box under the passenger side dash. It is about 6 or 7 screws. Once the panel is off...
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Where can you find the ignition diagram for a Suburban?
Try going to the dealership's service department. Most will have what you need on their computers and can print a copy for you. ...
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How to set clock on 1992 Chevy Suburban?
If it is the factory radio turn on the ingition and make sure the radio is turned off, push the set button. for the hour push the...
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Interior door latch not working on 99 suburban?
I have a 1999 Suburban that has several of the door latches that do not operate properly with the remote button or the power door...
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How do you remove the drivers side door panel on a 1999 Chevy Suburban?
I can help, at least from the perspective of my 1997 suburban. I don't think there were any big changes until 2000, but that's...
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How do you replace the window motor on the drivers side of a 1999 Chevrolet Silverado truck?
there should be three screws holding the door panel on. one behind the handle one under the bottom and i think one behind the...
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