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2003 Duramax -Injectors done, and front end rebuild overdue.
- Thread starter GWeakland620
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DD/Tow rig
Really like the front end update! Looks great.
I’d be broke seeing all those nice parts everyday like you do. I wouldn’t be able to resist.
I’d be broke seeing all those nice parts everyday like you do. I wouldn’t be able to resist.
oh i’m glad you found the Coopers! I want to try a set!
Looking forward to see how you like them?
Looking forward to see how you like them?
Hood and grille look so much better. I love that front end.
New shoes and an alignment last week. These howl a bit more than the old highway treads, but I like the look and traction a lot more.
Of coarse 2 trips to the store and they are chalky and look old as crap lol.
Just about broke in!
The boys wanted to go do some trail riding on Saturday, and since I knew I had the harness ordered for the K5 I was just a little excited to get out and I decided we were going to make a short run to Tuttle Creek to do some very mild exploring in the Duramax to see how it did offroad. Got some tools loaded up and some snacks, and got the family piled in the truck to head out.
Noticed my message center on the dash said "battery not charging". Alternator showed it was only charging around 11volts, and the battery light was also on.
Popped the hood and got my multimeter out to check actual reading at the alternator. Showed 11.2 at the plug. Well poop...
I didn't want to spend the $120 for an O'Reilly unit knowing I could get one at my work for $20 with a 12/12 so I parked it and took my boys on a hike locally instead.
It also ruined our plans for boating on Sunday (along with 40mph winds).
Noticed my message center on the dash said "battery not charging". Alternator showed it was only charging around 11volts, and the battery light was also on.
Popped the hood and got my multimeter out to check actual reading at the alternator. Showed 11.2 at the plug. Well poop...
I didn't want to spend the $120 for an O'Reilly unit knowing I could get one at my work for $20 with a 12/12 so I parked it and took my boys on a hike locally instead.
It also ruined our plans for boating on Sunday (along with 40mph winds).
Well that sucks!
Better to have a plans for a hike then hiking because your broke down.
What do you do when you are quarantined with COVID-19? You take your DD truck offroading. Family all has covid, and we’ve been couped up for days. So today we ventured to Tuttle Creek and did some exploring.
Spent a few hours on the trials then hiked a little bit. Truck did great.
Spent a few hours on the trials then hiked a little bit. Truck did great.
I'm glad you're all well enough to be able to get out and do something.
How sick did you guys get?
The wife got it worse than I did. Other than the body aches, it felt more like allergy symptoms.
That’s good to hear!
So a mild update for this truck too. It’s pretty much due for some new shoes, so it’s getting the 285’s from the Warden.
Got the 285’s mounted up this afternoon. No rubbing anywhere and I didn’t have to touch the suspension at all.
Also snow for Ethan lol.
Also snow for Ethan lol.
So today I am tackling some issues on this truck. It’s always said the RR door is ajar since I’ve owned the truck basically, and the ABS light has just started randomly coming on. Also the AC developed a leak a couple weeks ago, and we have 2 weeks of 100+ temps starting this week.
Started messing with the rear door by checking wiring, plugs, sensors/latches, and fuses. All came back with not being the issue. Decided to button it back up as I had wasted a lot of time with dead end diags.
I switched focus to the abs light. I started by cleaning the common ground issue under the driver’s footwell. Cleaned it all up and painted it, but that was not the issue. Checked fuses again with no success still. Might have to look into a new brain box.
While checking the abs control unit and plugs, I saw where the ac leak was coming from. The service port for the high side line was leaking. I found out that it was designed from the factory to be a one time use valve and that they can fail at any time. Ran to the parts store and picked up a replacement valve. Recharged the ac and everything seems to be working fine.
So only 1 of 3 things got fixed, but other duties called and I had to call it for now.
Started messing with the rear door by checking wiring, plugs, sensors/latches, and fuses. All came back with not being the issue. Decided to button it back up as I had wasted a lot of time with dead end diags.
I switched focus to the abs light. I started by cleaning the common ground issue under the driver’s footwell. Cleaned it all up and painted it, but that was not the issue. Checked fuses again with no success still. Might have to look into a new brain box.
While checking the abs control unit and plugs, I saw where the ac leak was coming from. The service port for the high side line was leaking. I found out that it was designed from the factory to be a one time use valve and that they can fail at any time. Ran to the parts store and picked up a replacement valve. Recharged the ac and everything seems to be working fine.
So only 1 of 3 things got fixed, but other duties called and I had to call it for now.
I'd review codes in the ABS if you can. That will give you more direction than anything. An ABS module is a possibility but for the price I'd make damn sure that's what it is. A wheel speed sensor could be the issue or a wheel bearing that is slightly wobbly causing the sensor value to go out of range.
For the door ajar issue, the switch is in the latch assembly if I remember right. If the circuit isn't shorted or open, you can probably go right to the latch assembly. I wish I still had access to the service manual to prove which way it goes.
For the door ajar issue, the switch is in the latch assembly if I remember right. If the circuit isn't shorted or open, you can probably go right to the latch assembly. I wish I still had access to the service manual to prove which way it goes.
Was off work with my boys today, so we made it an adventure day.
Started out magnet fishing. Found a few fishing lures and the bottom section of Jimmy Hoffa’s barrel lol
Since the water temp was 35 degrees, we only did this for about 30-45 minutes. They then decided they wanted to go explore some Offroad trails, so we drove over to Tuttle Creek in the ‘03.
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Spend about an hour and a half exploring trails, and running into obstacles that were a bit too aggressive for the truck we were in. After sliding around in the mud for a bit, we headed back home in time for diner and Scouts.
It was a good day to get my mind off of financial crap, and remind myself that none of it matters as long as I’m adventuring with my boys.
On that note, they are dead set on coming back asap in the Jimmy lol.
Started out magnet fishing. Found a few fishing lures and the bottom section of Jimmy Hoffa’s barrel lol
Since the water temp was 35 degrees, we only did this for about 30-45 minutes. They then decided they wanted to go explore some Offroad trails, so we drove over to Tuttle Creek in the ‘03.
View attachment IMG_2971.MOV
Spend about an hour and a half exploring trails, and running into obstacles that were a bit too aggressive for the truck we were in. After sliding around in the mud for a bit, we headed back home in time for diner and Scouts.
It was a good day to get my mind off of financial crap, and remind myself that none of it matters as long as I’m adventuring with my boys.
On that note, they are dead set on coming back asap in the Jimmy lol.
