97 Blazer probs!!

[carlasfxdl]

Originally Posted by Bronco2

Carla- the 1300 could be erroneous(my new word of the day)- I don't know the emissions laws in Jersey, but I would disconnect the battery for 12 hours before you take it in. Sometimes,when there is electricty going places it shouldn't, the ECM will set a code,but like most systems,it won't give a specific code because that fault is not in the programming. I think I would have to pass on the guy close to work,it seems that want to replace quick money parts without getting to the core of the problem. The more I look at this it seems to be a ground problem.Do you have a auto electric shop nearby? Question-what does lol mean-I understand TIA, help me on this one,I see it a lot.

Well first of all .. since you have been so much help .. the lol means laughing out loud. My kids had to tell me that one!! Now .. exactly what would an auto electric shop be?? I would like to just get this thing to pass inspection and then I think I should trade it in!! My son just called me to tell me the 97 Beretta wont start!! I suppose when it rains it pours. TIA Carla

[Bronco2]

It is a shop that specializes in electrical work. They don"t do mufflers,etc. Many shops don't like elec. because of the time involved. Many elec. problems take hours to find and 10 minutes to fix. Check your local yellow pages or maybe ask at your local parts store. Good luck, let me know if I can be any more help. Thanks for the lol info. Bronco2

[cybermoser]

carlasfxdl,

I had this same problem with my 1997 blazer, good and bad news for you. It had nothing to do with your trani, I had trani shops telling me that my transmission was going out and wanted me to have them rebuild it, however I knew better that that was not the problem.

Your problem, if it is the same as mine, is your wire harness in your steering column. I replaced that 2 years ago and have not had any problems since. kinda easy to replace.

If you have any questions feel free to e-mail me.

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[shag diesel]

I just bough a 97 Blazer about 6 wks. ago...I thought it was a great deal. The only problem was no overdrive. I don't have to do much highway driving so I just drove it around while waiting for this part (a sensor) for the transmission to come in. Well, it finally came in, was installed, and then the next day I'm driving and I put it from overdrive to third to see if i feel it downshift and there's no third. Third became neutral...put it back in drive and it starts winding and slipping. Could it be that my mechanic didn't disconnect the battery while installing that sensor? Any ideas Bronco?? Oh yeah, before that sensor was put in, the check engine light came on sometimes, now it's on all the time. It's back in the shop now

[shag diesel]

I know lol -
but what is tia?

[carlasfxdl]

Originally Posted by Bronco2

It is a shop that specializes in electrical work. They don"t do mufflers,etc. Many shops don't like elec. because of the time involved. Many elec. problems take hours to find and 10 minutes to fix. Check your local yellow pages or maybe ask at your local parts store. Good luck, let me know if I can be any more help. Thanks for the lol info. Bronco2

Bronco,
I have found a few of those shops and am trying to coordinate a time to drop it off. Thanks for all the help. Will let you know how I make out.

[carlasfxdl]

Originally Posted by shag diesel

I know lol -
but what is tia?

TIA ... = .... Thanks In Advance!!!

[skyzend]

Here's a shot in the dark ... I had a similar experience in very cold weather. Turned the key several times and nothing. On the 5th or 6th try it started no problem. Two weeks later the voltage regulator which is built right into the alternator went bad. This can cause weird things to happen, one of which is the car running right off the battery. If something is loose or wet inside it might work some of the time and not at other times.
The only way to repair this is by switching out the alternator.

You might also double and triple check the connections to your new batttery as there may be some intermittant problem there.