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What causes a Chevy Silverado engine to surge?

What causes a Chevy Silverado engine to surge? My 1999 silverado with the 5.3 engine. the motor will occasionally surge at crusing speeds between 40 and 60 mph. I figured out how to induce it by letting off the gas and quickly giving it 1/4 throttle and about half the time this will cause the engine to surge. What's the average speed of a Chevy Silverado? Engine surges when throttle is held at a constant speed around 50 -55 M.P.H. 1 year later... Engine surges when throttle is held at a constant speed around 50 -55 M.P.H. What are the...
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Where is the parking brake warning light and buzzer?

Where is the parking brake warning light and buzzer? Discussion in ' Volvo Forum ' started by Cluck Cluck, Aug 21, 2014 . I'm having an issue with my parking brake light and buzzer. So while I driving down the road my buzzer goes off along the the red triangle and the little red circle with a P inside warning me that my parking brake is applied. What happens when you release the parking brake? Releasing the brake should turn off the light. Some vehicles will automatically release the parking brake when you shift out of park. RepairPal Tip: Depending...
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How do I find the part number for my key fob?

How do I find the part number for my key fob? If you do not have a remote to compare to, give your local dealership service department a call and ask for the key fob part number for your vehicle. Make sure you have your VIN # to your vehicle handy, they will ask you for it. How can I reprogram my Remote key fob? Make sure that the ignition is not in the radio mode, and do not start the engine. Press the lock button on the remote key With the key in the ‘On’ position, press the fob’s...
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What causes cylinder 5 on a Chevy Silverado to misfire?

What causes cylinder 5 on a Chevy Silverado to misfire? The engine is also not firing all of the fuel, so raw fuel is also passing through Cylinder 5 into the exhaust. Mileage may suffer as well when your Silverado has P0305 as well. P0305 is a cylinder specific misfire code, which means that Cylinder 5 is misfiring and causing it. Is the GMC Silverado 5.3 L doing the same thing? Same thing happening to my 2008 gmc series 5.3l, I’ve changed the plugs wires throttle body sensor map sensor, done throwing parts at it 5 people found this helpful....
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When is engine is cold it studders and misses but when warm?

When is engine is cold it studders and misses but when warm? When engine is cold it studders and misses but when warm When the engine is cold it studders and misses but when warm it runs great and it only happens when I start it and go but if I let it warm up before I go itll run like it should what would cause this issue when the check engine light isnt on and there is no codes on a computer? What causes a misfire after a warm up? Misfire After Warm Up: Misfire After Warm Up. Runs...
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What to do when your car has a p0700 code?

What to do when your car has a p0700 code? To correctly identify the problem, you will need to have a scan tool that communicates with the TCM to determine the problem in the transmission. When the P0700 code is present, the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) may be illuminated. You may be seeing poor gas mileage or have transmission shifting problems. The engine could stall or run poorly. Why does my car not move into drive or reverse? Move selector into drive or reverse before trying to start the vehicle. If it still cranks up then the transmission may be...
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What does Service StabiliTrak and traction control chevrole mean?

What does Service StabiliTrak and traction control chevrole mean? While sitting in a drive thru, stabilitrak off came on a few minutes later traction control off came on. When I pulled out it said stabilitrak off/traction control off, service stabilitrak, service traction control. Both kept flashing on and off. The vehicle drives good, no check engine light yet. When does Traction Control / Stabilitrak off lights? Same thing is still going on. CEL with the same codes, and intermittent service stabilitrak/traction control off lights (with the resulting super-hard shift out of first gear) when coasting or sitting at a red...
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Why does my check engine light come on every time it rains?

Why does my check engine light come on every time it rains? We worked on a Ford truck once that triggered the Check Engine light every time it rained. After a lot of diagnosis, we found water that was dripping onto a spark plug wire, then running down the wire to the engine's head, causing an occasional short. When does the Check Engine light come on? When your oxygen sensor fails or becomes faulty, the check engine light will come on, telling you that it needs to be replaced. While the sensor is not the cheapest part to replace, it’s...
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What happens when your rear differential leaks?

What happens when your rear differential leaks? If the output seals leak to the point of running the differential low on fluid it may cause the differential to produce a howling, grinding or whining sound from the rear end of the vehicle. How long can you drive with a leaking diff? After a rear differential fluid change, most vehicles will go 20,000 to 40,000 miles before it's due again. Can you drive with a diff leak? If the leaking axle seal does not get fixed soon and the transmission is slipping, you could cause permanent damage to the transmission. If...
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Why are the daytime running lights not working?

Why are the daytime running lights not working? When the daytime running lights are not working properly, it is also possible that there is a problem with the DRL lamp module. Although this is not common, as the DRL lamp module is intended to last throughout the life of the vehicle. Why are my dash lights on during the day? Other cars have daytime running lights, which is essentially just a system that automatically turns the headlights on—but doesn’t affect the dash lights—during the day. If that system fails, it may cause the headlights to remain on. Why does my...