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I bought my wife a '97 Blazer about 6 months ago. Paid cash off the lot/out the door for $6800. Only has 34k miles, one owner, and is in mint condition. I have had to work on it however starting with the wipor circuit board (had a pink goo all over it). I got another from the local autoyard for $25. Works great now. Also had the downline O2 sensor go out.
Recently there has been a decrease in air pressure and heat temperature. From reading here I'm guessing I should start with the heating core. It's running at regular temps and there are no other indications of any problem. Just not heating to temp inside.
Any other ideas??
First change the thermostat, then have the coolant flushed.
I just bought a 97 Chevy blazer 4x4 last week with 108,000 miles on it. Love the truck, everything works fine except the 4x4. my 2hi light is lit and when I press the 4hi or 4lo I hear a clicking sound behind the dash and the light will make a quick flash and nothing. The 2 I just stays lit. Any idea's. Also now that I have read all of these posts I am really worried. Not sure if I should show these post to my husband or he may have a heart attack.
I had the exact same issue with my 4WD buttons. I thought I would be spending a mint to have the 4WD overhauled. Luckily my mechanic was honest enough to let me in on a secret. Apparently there is a way to reset the 4WD by going through several motions. I don't know what they are, but he did it for me and it has been working great since. Best of all it was free! So don't get ripped-off, mention this to your mechanic.
Does anyone know how serious it is when the Service Engine Soon light comes on? I am probably being foolish, but I'm waiting to take it in for a check-up.
I have a 1997 blazer 4wd. It shut down and needed to be towed.
The fuel pump is humming when I turn the key, but it won't fire.
Starting fluid when used gets it to fire, but that's it. Any comments appreciated.
"I have a 1997 blazer 4wd. It shut down and needed to be towed.
The fuel pump is humming when I turn the key, but it won't fire.
Starting fluid when used gets it to fire, but that's it. Any comments appreciated."
If you hear the electric fuel pump kick on, and it fires up when starting fluid is sprayed down the intake, it sounds like you either have a clogged fuel filter or gas line or a break in the fuel line. Is there any gas leaking under the vehicle? Have you ever changed the fuel filter? If it's been on there for 10 years, it could surely be the culprit. I suppose the fuel pump could simply be weak and is not pumping gas. You could unhook the gas line and turn the engine over to see if the pump has enough pressure to spray gas out the line. Also, does this have throttle body fuel injection or port fuel injection? I suppose you could have clogged injectors, but it would be odd that all of them would be clogged at the same time so badly to not let it start.
1997 Blazer. The problem was the fuel pump. Even though it
was working, it didn't have volume to get through the
regulator and injectors.
Wow, a lot of posts for my soon to be 1997 Blazer! I know of the GM diseases as I own several Astro Vans, but the Blazer can't really be that bad can it?
Anyway, I am taking delivery of it Tomorrow and I am paying next to nothing for it. I know it needs a Radiator and ball joints from the test drive. Oh well I will check in later about it. I don't need another POS. I guess what can I expect for $500? It's an LS with 200,000Km on the clock.
Wish me luck.
Does anyone know how severe it is when the service engine soon light comes on? Mine has been comming on and remaining on for a couple of weeks then it turns off again. It currently is off, which is awesome, but I don't know if that is good or bad.
I just purchase a chevy97 ls 4x4. can anyone tell me how do you know that the 4x4 is working or ingaGE. I press the 4x4 button and it lights up, but I'm still want to know how I know it is working correctly. thank you.
"Service engine soon light comes on, stays lit" - check your gas cap to be sure it's tight. Even after tightening, it may take several miles for the light to go off. Otherwise, see a mechanic for electronic diagnosis ($150 or so).
My Blazer after 112,000 has been trouble-free other than replacing the transmission during a cross-country move... the dorks at one of those fast lube places didn't check and top off the fluid although they marked the inspection sheet 'full'. Recently, my Blazer is unpredictably stalling, but instantly restarting. Sometimes the air bag or another 'start-up' light will flash, telling me the engine just quit and restarted, other times the car conks out and I have to start it while coasting. Replaced the fuel filter and had injectors cleaned. Problem continued, so now I'm replacing the fuel pump and getting new ignition wires/ cap. Any other ideas?
Be sure that when you fuel you blazer to not have you truck running at the pump, as this will throw the sensor's off and send you a code. Just drive the blazer for awhile and make sure the fuel cap is tight. It should reset itself. If not, take to a shop and have it reset.
Thanks for the "Service Engine Soon" light info. My latest issue now is that I have no heat, I noticed the engine temperature is running higher than normal, and I smell an odor like burnt antifreeze when I exit my car after I park it. not sure if this is the heater core deal or if it could be a clogged radiator system.
I bought a 97 Blazer about 2 years ago. It only had around 78,000 miles and I gave $5,000 which wasn't a bad deal. It hasn't been a bad vehicle so far, but I have made some repairs and am in need of a few more. The first thing I did was have the transmission flushed. It was slipping a little and the fluid looked dirty so I went ahead and had it changed, but it still seems to be slipping a little in reverse. The balljoints were getting bad so I had Moog balljoints installed. I shouldn't have to do that again. I need a new driver side window motor. It will roll down about an inch and then start slipping. It could be a window regulator,I'm not sure. My gas hand doesn't work right and I've seen a lot of others complaining about that on here. When I fill it up it goes all the way to full like it should, but when it's about half a tank is when it messes up. Sometimes the wipers don't work right so I have to get out and jiggle the wires a little and it works fine. May be a lose connection. Motor wise it has been a good vehicle. The 4.3 v-6 is a heck of a motor and will go forever. It seems to be mainly mechanical stuff. I have been driving Chevy's all my life and don't plan on stopping now. I know every manufacture makes a bad apple and it appears that the 97 Blazer was one of them!
Well it is May 3rd and I have a few new things to add to my comments. Since I posted this a few days ago my drive belt tensioner went bad so I had to replace that. My water pump started leaking so I am in the process of changing that too. I bought a new window motor and hope that's what the problem is. As far as the fuel gauge problem..I bought a fuel sensor kit and plan on installing it over the weekend. I will let you know if that fixes the problem.
It was the sensor! It works fine now. Cost around 60.00 for the part.
I have a 1997 Blazer and have similar issues; but overall, like the vehicle. My heater fan works only when it wants to. The switch is new (I replaced it when it broke) and I also replaced the resistor block hoping that was the problem. Now I am thinking it may be the blower fan motor itself. Anyone else have this issue?
Another issue is the fuel gauge that works about half the time. Has anyone discovered what it takes to repair this issue?