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2005 Tahoe misfiring on 1 3 5 & 7 cylinders


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tahoe1115
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Jan 28, 2012, 9:28 PM

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2005 Chevy Tahoe 5.3L with 150,000 miles
I'm having issues with cylinders 1,3,5 and 7 misfiring and running lean. Cylinder 1 and 3 are misfiring the worst according to my diagnostic machine. I've changed the intake gaskets, O2 sensor. I've changed all the plugs, new wires and the fuel injectors are working fine and not clogged. I took off the valve cover on that side and it's very clean inside with not one bit of sludge. I'm thinking possibly I might have a valve sticking or a blown head gasket with it blowing in between the 1st and 3rd cylinders because after taking off the oil filler cap I'm getting suction through the whole and it shouldn't be there. Does anyone have a suggestion or possibly have dealt with this problem before?


Thanks Ron


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Jan 28, 2012, 10:11 PM

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How did you go about verifying that " the fuel injectors are working fine and not clogged"?



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tahoe1115
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Jan 28, 2012, 10:25 PM

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I swapped the injectors from the bad side to the side with 2, 4, 6 and 8 cylinders and put the ones from the side that's fine on the side with 1, 3, 5 and 7 cylinders. The side with 1.3,5 and 7 still ran bad and the other side was still good so it showed me the injectors aren't the issue. Trust me I'm scratching my head on this one


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Jan 29, 2012, 6:26 AM

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This may be worth looking into





Bulletin No.: 06-06-04-046
Date: September 12, 2006
INFORMATION Subject:
Information on Engine Misfire MIL/SES Light Illuminated or Flashing DTC P0300, P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304, P0305, P0306, P0307, P0308, P0420 or P0430 Models:
1999-2007 Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC Full-Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks
with 4.8L, 5.3L, 5.7L, 6.0L or 6.2L VORTEC GEN III, GEN IV, V-8 Engine (VINs V, C, T, Z, B, 3, M, 0, J, R, U, N, Y, K, 8 - RPOs LR4, LY2, LM7, L59, L33, LC9, LH6, LMG, LY5, L31, LQ4, LQ9, L76, LY6, L92)
with Active Fuel Management(TM) and E85 Flex Fuel
If you encounter vehicles that exhibit the above conditions, refer to SI for the appropriate DTC(s) set. If no trouble is found, the cause may be due to an ECM ground terminal that has corroded with rust over time. Inspect the main engine wiring harness ground terminal (G103) for this condition.


The wire terminal (G103) attaches either to the front or to the rear of the right side cylinder head, depending on the model year of the Full Size Pickup and/or Utility Trucks. If the ECM ground terminal has been found to be corroded, then follow the service procedure outlined in this bulletin to correct the corrosion issue.


Remove either the nut or bolt securing the main engine wiring harness ground terminal (G103) to the right cylinder head. Refer to the above illustration to determine where the ground is located on the vehicle (1).
Remove all rust from the ground terminal, the cylinder head and the retaining nut or bolt.
Position the main engine wiring harness ground terminal and install the nut or bolt.
Tighten:
Tighten the retaining nut or bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Apply some type of electrical moisture sealant to protect the harness terminal from further corrosion.



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tahoe1115
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Jan 29, 2012, 7:46 AM

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I will check into that ground wire.........Thanks
Do you think if this is this ground is an issue, it would only affect one side of the engine? The left bank with cylinders 2,4,6 and 8 is running perfectly.


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Jan 29, 2012, 8:04 AM

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It's at least worth looking into. The only other things I can think of would be either vacuum leaks on that bank, EGR issues or a restricted Cat on that side only



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