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1995 jimmy 4.3L vortec cpi rough before warmup


kingjames1
06-15-2010, 03:33 PM
My jimmy runs real rough for about the first 5 minutes, acts like it wants to stall. Then it clears up like nothing was wrong. After driving for about 10 minutes it then signals the SES light. BUT, it doesn't set a code. What does that mean? Vehicle has about 125,000 miles.

MT-2500
06-16-2010, 07:30 AM
How is the tune up end/secondary ing and fuel pressure?
If light on it will have a code present or history.
Code may show problem.
Get it rechecked for codes present or history.
Post back code no.

kingjames1
06-23-2010, 06:18 PM
If light on it will have a code present or history.

It set the SES light again. So just to check my scan tool I checked another car that also set the SES light. A code shows with the 2nd vehicle but no code shows for the Jimmy... still. Ever heard of anything like that? I double checked the vin #'s, etc. to be sure I was checking the right vehicle. Still nothing.

MT-2500
06-24-2010, 07:35 AM
What kind of scan tool are you using?
What engine code?
OBD11 or other?

VCM or PCM computer?
95 is one of the years 3 or 4 different syatems used and some require a special 95 scanner set up.
You may need to get it on a good engine capable scanner for a 95 modle to test it out.

kingjames1
06-24-2010, 11:50 AM
I use an Actron Super Autoscanner CP9145. I've used it on the Jimmy before and got codes but no codes this time. The scanner can do OBDI and II.

MT-2500
06-24-2010, 11:55 AM
Check it right when light comes on before shutting off engine.
Does light stay on steady or just blink or flash on?

If the light come on there will be a code present past or in history.
NOT ALL SCANNERS WILL READ OUT HISTORY or PAST CODES.

kingjames1
06-24-2010, 06:34 PM
NOT ALL SCANNERS WILL READ OUT HISTORY or PAST CODES.

I just read my daughter's trailblazer that stored a history; 2 different codes, with the engine off. Her SES light has been on for a while. (She doesn't live close enough for me to check it right away.) So I'm guessing this has something to do with the Jimmy. Next time it sets a code I will try to retrieve the code before shutting the engine off.

MT-2500
06-25-2010, 08:50 AM
NOT ALL SCANNERS WILL READ OUT HISTORY or PAST CODES.

I just read my daughter's trailblazer that stored a history; 2 different codes, with the engine off. Her SES light has been on for a while. (She doesn't live close enough for me to check it right away.) So I'm guessing this has something to do with the Jimmy. Next time it sets a code I will try to retrieve the code before shutting the engine off.
Remember there is 3-4 different computer systems on the 95.
And they act and read and work different.
Good luck and let us know how it goes.

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