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> OT - riddle me this, GMC Yukon dies - coast home barely
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post Feb 7 2006, 08:39 AM
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my 2001 yukon xl died about 3 blocks from my house, i was able to coast home so at least its in my driveway (barely)

engine just died while driving, gas gauge says dead empty but I know it had about 1/2 tank yesterday. just put 5 more gallons in and it still says empty and will not start.

battery is good and cranks fine....when cranking gets oil pressure etc but gas gauge says empty. was thinking fuel pump but why would that effect the gas gauge? unless they are on the same circuit somehow.

so do I call AAA or is there an easy fix?
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post Feb 7 2006, 08:54 AM
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Not sure if that is one of them but GM started using fuel pump modules (sending unit and pump in one unit). That said I would check the wiring to the pump first and see if you are getting power back there.
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post Feb 7 2006, 08:56 AM
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I agree with welby, check fuses, too...although I bet you've done it already.
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post Feb 7 2006, 09:52 AM
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QUOTE (ws91420 @ Feb 7 2006, 09:54 AM)
Not sure if that is one of them but GM started using fuel pump modules (sending unit and pump in one unit). That said I would check the wiring to the pump first and see if you are getting power back there.

yup, just found out the sending unit and the pump are one unit.

checked the relay and replaced it but no difference.

so waiting on flatbed for trip to dealer. there are about a dozen recalls that need to be done anyway....

first time the truck has let me down in five years.
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post Feb 7 2006, 09:56 AM
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Have you ever changed the fuel filter?


The reason I ask is that the fuel filter is after the pump. If the filter is not changed, the pump strains to push fuel through it, and burns up. Sometimes the pump shorts out and burns up the wiring to the pump, taking the gas gauge wiring with it.


I have fixed a lot of GM pickups with the same problem. Put a new pump and filter in, and fix the wiring.


Good luck with it.
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post Feb 7 2006, 09:58 AM
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David,
Where have you been?

Engine back and in?

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post Feb 7 2006, 10:00 AM
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Happened to my suburban last year. Wait till you see the price of a new fuel pump. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)
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post Feb 7 2006, 10:03 AM
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cant be more expensive than a 600 dollar D-jet pump.

I know its cheaper now though.

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post Feb 7 2006, 10:22 AM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 7 2006, 10:58 AM)
David,
Where have you been?

Engine back and in?

Paul

slight change of careers, my photography has been picked up by a very important gallery.

I have an exhibit now and will be showing in brussels, buenos aires, vienna and costa rica in the next 7 months.

so haven't had time for the car.

the art world is crazy, late nights and lots of partying till late. my wife loves it ...NOT... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)


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post Feb 7 2006, 10:30 AM
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that's awsome david!

and automotive art, too! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 7 2006, 10:34 AM
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QUOTE (seanery @ Feb 7 2006, 11:30 AM)
that's awsome david!

and automotive art, too!  :trophy:

thanks guys,

basically I photograph vintage motorcycle, auto, and aircraft parts like they are buildings.

i am trained as an architect so that is what I know. The images are extremely high resolution so the prints are up to 3 meters long (120 inches) with incredible detail.

the image to the right on the back wall is a Type IV cylinder... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif)


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post Feb 7 2006, 10:42 AM
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914 parts in art! I love it! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smilie_pokal.gif)
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post Feb 7 2006, 10:52 AM
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Damn! that is great! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif)

914's as art. Who knew? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif)

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post Feb 7 2006, 10:53 AM
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So the thing with Playboy didn't work out? (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

O'well.... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Feb 7 2006, 10:59 AM
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Just don't let SirAndy take the pictures for you......


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post Feb 7 2006, 11:01 AM
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nice art, but gawd a 5 year old truck failing like that, and a dozen recall items????? No wonder GM is near bankrupt. My fathers suburban has been the same story, huge failures on vaction trips, wheel bearing that take out the axle when they suddenly failed, engine issues, tranny issues, ventalation issues etc...

i have worked on thrity year old 914's with what appear to be the stock fuel pump still humming away. Ah the old technology.


Good luck
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post Feb 7 2006, 11:03 AM
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QUOTE (dmenche914 @ Feb 7 2006, 11:01 AM)
nice art, but gawd a 5 year old truck failing like that, and a dozen recall items????? No wonder GM is near bankrupt. My fathers suburban has been the same story, huge failures on vaction trips, wheel bearing that take out the axle when they suddenly failed, engine issues, tranny issues, ventalation issues etc...

i have worked on thrity year old 914's with what appear to be the stock fuel pump still humming away. Ah the old technology.


Good luck

speaking of reliability....

I was rummaging through my father's Land Rover and saw up on the intake some horrid.....L-U-C-A-S.

but ya know, its the most reliable automobile we have :crazy:

over 179,000 miles and still starts and goes every day.


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post Feb 7 2006, 12:17 PM
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(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) So why is it that two cars come of the line one behind the other.
One has no problems and runs like a top for 200k miles.
And the other needs every little thing replace within 40k miles.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

Now there is a riddle...

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post Feb 7 2006, 12:43 PM
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QUOTE (URY914 @ Feb 7 2006, 10:17 AM)
(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/confused24.gif) So why is it that two cars come of the line one behind the other.
One has no problems and runs like a top for 200k miles.
And the other needs every little thing replace within 40k miles.(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/idea.gif)

Now there is a riddle...

Paul

That is an easy one...

Because it is a GM!

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post Feb 7 2006, 03:02 PM
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David, what do you shoot with?
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