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    05 Jimmy AC Clutch Grinding

    Hello all, a couple days ago my 05 Jimmy started making a grinding noose when I turned the engine on. After a couple minutes the grinding noise stops. After some troubleshooting I determined the noise was coming from the compressor clutch. If the vehicle is started without a.c. turned on, the...
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    2001 Door Panel Pins

    Hey Y'all- I'm trying to replace the driver door panel pins on my 2001 Jimmy. I can't seem to find any that resemble the ones i pulled out (that were broken) at either O'Reilly's or Auto Zone. Any help with an OEM part number or matching part number for either of the stores listed above would...
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    2000 GMC Jimmy Wheels

    I own a 2000 GMC Jimmy SLS 4x4 2dr and I want to put aftermarket wheels on it. What are the specs on the stock wheels and would 15x8 with a +12mm offset work? What wheels do you have on your Jimmy? Any links to wheels that would work? :confused:
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    I'm new and could use some help, please.

    Hi guys, I'm new here and just recently got this 1991 4.3L V6 GMC S15 Jimmy SLX from a co-worker that was fed up and frustrated with working on it. Original issue is that it would drive fine, until the Service Engine Soon light would come on, then it would start to sputter. Give it too much...
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    best oil for my 1999 Jimmy? 209k mi

    I just bought a new (well, new to me) Jimmy. It's a 1999 sle 4.3 L V6 with 209k mi ... I'm just wondering the best motor oil I should purchase for optimal performance. I drive about 10-20 mi a day in Ohio weather. I'm going to give him an oil change here soon and just wanted to ask ya'll on here...
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    1995 Jimmy 4WD not engaging

    I have a 1995 Jimmy. When I push the button to activate the 4WD the transfer case will lock in, but the font hubs won't. What could this be caused by and how can i fix it? Thanks.
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    1998 GMC Jimmy No Start and Stall

    Hello i new i hope this is in the right place because i looked everywhere and cant find an answer. This spring i bought a 98 gmc jimmy form and old lady that overheated and blew head gaskets (low compression in 4 cylinders); so i pulled the heads sent them to machine shop to be checked and make...
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    Rough Idle/ Backfire

    Hey guys, this is my first post here because I really need some help. The last few months my 1992 GMC Jimmy SLE W-vin (4.3L Vortec V6) has been starting to idle pretty rough, sometimes to the point of dying out on me. So I brought it into my shop and did a tune up. Spark plugs, wires...
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    1998 GMC Jimmy Computer issues

    So I bought this Jimmy 4x4 that has been sitting for 2 years, threw in a battery and she started right up. It's running rough, the CEL/SES is on and so is the battery light. I went to plug in my OBD2 computer but it says the connection failed, tried a different one and same thing. Anyone have...
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    2001 Jimmy won't start - something is freezing - Please Help!

    We bought a 2001 Jimmy a few weeks ago and have had a few problems with it. The floor heat stopped working a few days in; we figured out why that happened and possibly how to fix it but it is not a huge problem. About a week ago after being driven for an hour, my boyfriend stopped at a store...
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    1995 GMC Jimmy Electrical problems.

    Hello, I have some issues that I think are electrical, just not sure. First thing is the A/C shuts of randomly, it shuts off and comes back on within 30 secs. The Max A/C only blows from the defrost vents. Second thing is the dome lights stay on all the time no matter if the door is open...
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    99 body molding

    I just recently removed all my body molding on a 99 jimmy and noticed after removal that on the door there is some kind of mounting bracket. it looks as if it is riveted on. there is also one on the rockers. any idea on how to go about removing these?
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    2000 GMC Jimmy Emissions issues.

    Hey guys I'm new to the forum, 2000 gmc jimmy sls owner. Quick rundown. I bought this truck from my friend it was sitting in her garage for over a year until I purchased it 2 weeks ago. I'll be very descriptive so you guys can get a clear image. The truck was running like a bag and the engine...
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    98 Jimmy Transmission wont shift past 2nd Gear?

    HELP!?!?!? I just bought a '98 Jimmy SLE 2x4 4dr w/ 4.3L Vortec V6 4dr for $3,200and it broke down the 1st time we drove it! My gf is in very delicate health and we desperatly needed reliable transportation to get to/from docs/hosps. So we drove home from Hemet 60 miles , then it...
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    Throttle positioning sensor question?

    Back to talking about my 2000 gmc jimmy, but it's kinda just a an all around question of knowledge I wanna know and to make sure I do things right when I fix/replace the parts. So when I replace the throttle positioning sensor do I need to do anything special or do I just remove old and attach...
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    Bose stereo system question please read need help.

    I have a 2000 gmc jimmy slt 4x4, it comes with the "Bose stereo system," my question is that I want to convert to a head unit with aux and USB options. But I'm boy getting subs or anything else just the dash head unit. If I convert to that will I still have the "Bose sound system" options and be...
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    Jimmy surges

    Okay so my jimmy will, every so often have a surge of power that, even when my breaks are pressed fully down jerks the car forwards and the breaks become very stiff. I've noticed that I can either wait it out and it goes away or I accelerate and when the rpms reach over four thousand the problem...
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    First time posting, need help

    Hello, I have had my jimmy for about three moths now. It's a 95 4door 4x4. Sucks on gas but I've grown very fond of it. My breaks are really bad, but I get by. I need some help on the breaks though as there getting on my nerves. My park break light wont stay off even through the park break is...
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    Help choosing comfortable shock absorbers

    I have a 2000 gmc jimmy slt 4wd, and I have been slowly replacing parts putting in the TLC to keep it running. I'm on the step of replaceing all four shock absorbers (front & rear). But I'm havin trouble choosing which ones I want. I want a good reliable brand but at the same time I want a stiff...
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    2001 SLS Jimmy 4wd not working

    Hey Guys, So I have a 2001 Jimmy SLS bought it used a last summer. I noticed over the winter that my 4wd isn't working. I haven't really looked at it yet. I just know that when I try to activate it there are no indication lights that come on and it stays in 2wd. Where should I start my trouble...
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