Is there a problem with my 2005 Chevy Uplander?
Is there a problem with my 2005 Chevy Uplander?
I just purchased a used 2005 Chevy Uplander LT model, I observed that when I’m idle/On-nuetral or waiting for a green light on an intersection the engine skakes a bit but when I step on the gas is goes away. I had a oil change done and a tune-up done as well but it still shakes.
Who is the owner of the Chevrolet Uplander?
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What’s the throttle code on a 2006 Chevy Uplander?
Our 2006 Chevy Uplander LS with 105,000 km is also now getting the “reduced engine power” message. Had my mechanic scan for codes and it came up with P1516 throttle body code.
What to do if your Chevy Uplander won’t start?
Spray some contact cleaner and compressed air in the hole of the sensor, and clean out the throttle itself with degreaser. Reassemble, and go for a road test. If the problem is not fixed, then you need a new throttle body. My 2006 Uplander, no history of starting problems, suddenly won’t start.
What to do if your Chevy Uplander is stalling?
To find out if the clip is held in tight use the fuel release valve on your fuel rail. If gas squirts out u have have if not then your stalling out. This thing is highly sneaky, it can crank and run for days and all of a sudden it slips up and no gas.
Why does my Chevy Uplander run out of gas?
This thing is highly sneaky, it can crank and run for days and all of a sudden it slips up and no gas. It can happen while driving as well because if the line rotates to the front via vibration the line will pinch shut on you.
I just purchased a used 2005 Chevy Uplander LT model, I observed that when I’m idle/On-nuetral or waiting for a green light on an intersection the engine skakes a bit but when I step on the gas is goes away. I had a oil change done and a tune-up done as well but it still shakes.
Spray some contact cleaner and compressed air in the hole of the sensor, and clean out the throttle itself with degreaser. Reassemble, and go for a road test. If the problem is not fixed, then you need a new throttle body. My 2006 Uplander, no history of starting problems, suddenly won’t start.
This thing is highly sneaky, it can crank and run for days and all of a sudden it slips up and no gas. It can happen while driving as well because if the line rotates to the front via vibration the line will pinch shut on you.
Our 2006 Chevy Uplander LS with 105,000 km is also now getting the “reduced engine power” message. Had my mechanic scan for codes and it came up with P1516 throttle body code.
What was the problem with my Chevy Uplander?
It was the Throttle Body and it was fixed by Triple D in Lombard, Il. Before you sink lots of money into a computer, battery etc…. try the throttle body first. We have 2005 Uplander with 140K. It was hard to start and we replaced the fuel pump.
Is there a recall on Uplander throttle bodies?
There is no recalls for uplander throttle bodies, but they’re usually under warranty up to 150k. The first thing you have to do is to clean out the throttle body, wich is located to the right of the engine (look for the air intake elbow).
