desrtrat Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 get 2 cans of seafoam, 1 can of seafoam deep creep or BG cleaner at a dealer. put the 2 cans of seafoam in the gas tank, and use the deep creep/BG cleaner Thur your intake, follow directions. should take care of the stalling issue of dirty TB. best part is you will save over $120.00 doing it yourself good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firered Posted January 22, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just called the dealership and they think with out seeing maybe a inginition switch going bad? Any comments???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramfootball36 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 Actually since I got the truck under a month ago I told them I wasn't paying a dime. So they ended up doing it for free. I sure wouldn't think its too extensive though. They had mine done in a couple hours. And just for a little update my truck is running much better. No more jumpy idling and it hasn't died. Hope this works out for all you guys having this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramfootball36 Posted January 22, 2008 Report Share Posted January 22, 2008 I just called the dealership and they think with out seeing maybe a inginition switch going bad? Any comments???? I would say go with the simplest thing first. Clearly a dirty throttle body is prob gonna cost less than a new igntion swith. The dealer wants to make you think the worst going in and then they have a little room to play when it comes to hours you have to pay for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firered Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 RAMFOOTBALL36,, Howis your truck running so far Sir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krambo Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 I just called the dealership and they think with out seeing maybe a inginition switch going bad? Any comments???? As mentioned above, start with the easy stuff first (upper intake cleaning, secure battery terminals etc.) HOWEVER, the ingition switch isn't a bad idea either. I had to fix my brother's 03 silvy and it turned out to be a broken ig. switch wire. It was rubbing for some time and actually had symptoms that you are experiencing before it broke (after it broke it wouldn't run,...obviously). FYI, here is what the ignition switch wire looked at on my bros truck: Looking in from the drivers front side: A little closer,...the broken ignition switch wire is where the light is shining. I would check to see if you see any abrasion or wear marks at this connection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firered Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 KRAMBO, that you very much sir for the tip and pictures. I sure hope that is the case so I don't have to worry about the truck shutting off while driving on the highway.. I will keep you posted Sir.. thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramfootball36 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 RAMFOOTBALL36,, Howis your truck running so far Sir? Its runnin great man. No more rough idle. It seems to be runnin much better and hasn't shut off once yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firered Posted January 24, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 Good to hear RamFootball36 keep me posted.. I will be at the dealership this Saturday to troubleshoot. I will keep you posted..Peace.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drclaw5 Posted January 24, 2008 Report Share Posted January 24, 2008 i gotta check that wire!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firered Posted January 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 After a visit to the Dealership ..They have found that the Throttle Body was pretty dirty.. It only costed me $33.00 to get fixed.. The truck runs and performs like the day I bought it.. So far so good. Thanks for everyone's input and Help.. Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest94 Posted January 28, 2008 Report Share Posted January 28, 2008 Guess I have to read about it online to keep updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimk Posted March 1, 2008 Report Share Posted March 1, 2008 My 2004 SS with 110,000 Miles on was doing the same thing. I read on here that it could be the Battery, Well it is NOT the Battery, and NOT the ALT. I changed Both and Still was having the same Problem. I then bought some MAF Cleaner for about $3.50, and some Throtle Cleaner for the same price. RUNS LIKE A NEW MACHINE!!!!!!!!! Has NOT stalled, NO studdering idle. Save your self the $$$$ and Clean the Intake and MAF Sensor. I did both about 3-4 times just to make sure that it was good, and it runs better then it has in a LONG TIME. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cwest94 Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 My 2004 SS with 110,000 Miles on was doing the same thing. I read on here that it could be the Battery, Well it is NOT the Battery, and NOT the ALT. I changed Both and Still was having the same Problem. I then bought some MAF Cleaner for about $3.50, and some Throtle Cleaner for the same price. RUNS LIKE A NEW MACHINE!!!!!!!!! Has NOT stalled, NO studdering idle. Save your self the $$$$ and Clean the Intake and MAF Sensor. I did both about 3-4 times just to make sure that it was good, and it runs better then it has in a LONG TIME. Where exactly is the intake and MAF Sensor at? Have any pictures you can share? The dealer wanted to charge me $130 dollars last week to do this, of course I rejected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS_bnoon_SS Posted March 3, 2008 Report Share Posted March 3, 2008 whole truck died , head light, radio, you name it everything just shut off.. Can someone explain how a dirty throttle body or MAF is going to cause everything to shut off electronically? It's not making any sense... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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