Recent content by RedMonte85

Thanks mooseman, I will replace the ignition switch and I will check the speed sensor wiring. The grounds will also be checked. I highly doubt the oil sender is bad. Also, while I have that apart my bright lights haven't worked for a long while when I push forward on the lever. They work fine...

Hi there, about two weeks ago I was driving down a bumpy road and my 03 Envoy started to sputter and the engine cut off. I turned the ignition off, waited a few minutes started it up and it ran fine. Today I am driving about 55mph and the car suddenly felt like the brakes were applied or the...

How exactly would I check for a clogged cat? Exhaust seems to be moving out of the tailpipe freely

My 2003, 4.2l envoy seems to be having issues. Reduced power, lower mpg, and the temperature gauge is reading at 1-2 ticks above the 210 mark whereas all the years I have owned this vehicle, it always read at 1 tick below 210. Last year I replaced the fan clutch and water pump and about 40K...

Does anyone happen to know the valve cover torque specs? I remember reading somewhere that it is in-lbs.

I got the oil out and soaked up any residue. Cleaned the ignition coil off and put it all back together. Hopefully it lasts til warmer weather and I can tear it apart to change the valve cover gasket. Seems to be running fine now

My 03 envoy started a misfire the other day. I ran an obd scan on it and it said that cylinder 3 was misfiring. I bought a new ignition coil and was taking the other one out and i noticed there is oil in the spark plug well. Enough that it iw almost definitely the cause of the misfire. When I...

Should I be plugging a test light into the leads on the pinned plug that plugs into the headlight housing?

Hi there, I was hoping someone here could help me out with a headlight problem. I have an 03 envoy and I have had hid headlights in it for many years with no problems. Recently my passenger side lows and high beams are not working. The turn signal works fine. When I turn the lights on/off I can...