Top 10 2000 GMC Jimmy Questions & Answers

i had to put a new trans in my 2000 jimmy about a year ago there is something inside called a "reverse hub" its made from aluminum and not very hard to break..when mine broke i was stuck trying to move in reverse and it heard a pop then a winding down noise and sure enough its the reverse hub to fix it i just had the trans rebuilt

The same thing happened to my 1999 JMC Jimmy recently. I believe the problem is that your power window motor has most likely gone out or is starting to go out. The motor will need replaced. They are pretty expensive new. I went to a junkyard and got one for around 15 dollars. When mine went bad, I had rolled my window down about three or four inches and it stuck there. I took my door panel off and tapped on the motor while holding up on the window switch and got it to go up after a few minutes. I am replacing my motor today, I'll leave an update here about the outcome when I finish the job. I hope this information helps you.

The oil presure switch does have some bearing on the problem but my suggestion is to change the coil. I had a the same problem with an astro van. I changed everything that you have described and it fixed the problem just for a little while and then all of a sudden did it again. I changed the coild and the cold start swithch and never had the problem again.

You'll have to check the charging system, fuel system, or perhaps maybe a relay switch that may control the fuel because those including the fuel filter usually go out before a fuel pump is replaced. And also check the alternator and battery. Hope you fix it.

I dont know how much help this will be, but I'll offer it and let you be the judge.

Ive had this issue before in a different GM vehicle, a Pontiac Grand Prix. The issue turned out to be that the voltage from the battery was low due to corroded terminals. Once that was cleaned up and the voltage restored to normal, the key came out. Come to find out that this was a common issue in that vehicle, voltage goes low, you cant remove the key.

Now, on my vehicle and since yours is a GM product as well I will assume it will hold true for your vehicle too, there is a small hole on the bottom side of the column right in the area of where the ignition key cylinder is. If you have this, you can take a small tool like an allen wrench and push it up in there and that will press on a release mechanism that should allow you to turn the key back to its release position and pull the key out.

Hope this helps.

Left side of the dash, to the right of the IP fuse block. Its a 25 amp circuit breaker, an aluminum cased breaker. CHECK FOR POWER ON THE SEAT SWITCH "A" TERMINAL AND GROUND ON THE "D" TERMINAL. IF YOU HAVE POWER AND GROUND THE SWITCH IS BAD.

It's very possible to be the master cylinder, the o-rings on the piston could be worn, letting the fluid seep back through instead of getting full pressure through the lines. Could also be the brake booster.
Try changing the master cylinder first, which is cheaper and easier, and see if there is a difference, you'll need to bleed the brakes again.
To check the booster,
With the engine off, pump the brakes until the pedal is hard, then hold pressure on the brake pedal and listen for air escaping, or the pedal goes slowly to the floor, Do that after the master cylinder has been changed, at least that will be eliminated.

2000 GMC S15/T15 Jimmy 2WD
4.3 liter V-6

Some might have an ses p0446, evap emissions vent circuit low. If you take it to the dealer they want 300-400.00 to fix the problem. GM has a service bulletin on this condition and have the updated part for 180.00, thats suppose to eliminate this issue.

Basically the problem is, the evap purge vent valve gets clogged with dirt, especially if the truck is used in dirty conditions. Well I figured there had to be a cheaper way to cure this problem.

Here it is:
1) find the location of the vent valve; its under the truck, locate the charcoal canister on the front of the gas tank and trace the vent line to the vent valve.
2) Take the bracket loose with a 5/8 wrench.
3) Spin the valve around so the side with the hole is facing you.
4) Take an air compressor and blow the vent valve out.
5) reinstall and clear the code and it's fixed.

Now I know the updated part from gm is supposed to keep the valve from clogging ever again, but why spend the money when all you have to do is blow out the vent valve every 50k-100kmi and save your $$$!

Subject: DTC P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) Set, Service Engine Soon (SES) Lamp Illuminated (Replace Hose/Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Vent Asm) #02-06-04-037A - (02/02/2005)
Models:
- 1999-2003 Chevrolet Silverado Models
- 1999-2003 GMC Sierra Models
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This bulletin is being revised to add model years. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 02-06-04-037 (Section 06 -- Engine/Propulsion System).
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Condition
Some customers whose vehicles are operated in dusty type environments, such as farming or mining off-road type applications, may comment about the illumination of the instrument panel SES light, with a DTC of P0446 (Restricted/Blocked EVAP Vent Path) being set.

Cause
Dirt and dust intrusion into the EVAP canister vent hose assembly, resulting in restricted air flow, may cause this condition.

Part Number 15086429 Hose Asm-Evap Emis Cnstr Vent


Removal & Installation
Purge Solenoid Valve-2.2L (L61) Engine

1. Disconnect the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve harness connector.
2. Disconnect the vacuum pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
3. Disconnect the purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
4. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve and bracket.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve from the purge bracket.
6. Inspect for carbon release in the EVAP canister purge valve ports.
   

To install:

1. Install the EVAP canister purge valve on to the purge bracket.
2. Install the EVAP canister purge valve and bracket. Tighten the purge bracket nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
3. Connect the purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
4. Connect the vacuum pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
5. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector.
6. Remove the air cleaner outlet resonator.
7. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve harness connector.
8. Disconnect the engine purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
9. Disconnect the engine vacuum pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
10. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve mounting bracket attaching bolt.
11. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve along with the mounting bracket.
12. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure. Tighten the bracket bolts to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).

Purge Solenoid Valve-2.4L Engines

1. Remove the front purge pipe from the evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve.
2. Remove the rear purge pipe from the EVAP canister purge valve.
   NOTE The EVAP canister may have released carbon particles, which caused this part to fail, and may cause damage to other components. Check the EVAP canister for loose carbon before returning the vehicle to service.
   
3. Disconnect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
4. Insert a screwdriver between the EVAP canister purge valve and the mounting bracket in order to release the lock tab.
5. Remove the EVAP canister purge valve mounting bracket attaching nut, if replacing the bracket.
6. Remove the bracket.
   

To install:

1. Install the mounting bracket and the attaching nut for the EVAP canister purge valve. Tighten the nut to 71 inch lbs. (8 Nm).
2. Slide the EVAP canister purge valve onto the mounting bracket. Make sure the lock tab locks the valve in place.
3. Connect the EVAP canister purge valve electrical connector.
4. Connect the rear purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.
5. Connect the front purge pipe to the EVAP canister purge valve.

Vent Solenoid Valve-2.2L & 2.4L Engines

1. Raise the vehicle
2. Loosen the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp and slide the clamp down the hose away from the EVAP vent valve hose connection.
3. Remove the hose from the EVAP canister vent valve.
4. Remove the EVAP canister vent valve by placing a pry bar between the valve and mounting surface, and moving the valve forward.
5. Remove the clip from the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
6. Disconnect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
   

To install:

1. Connect the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector
2. Install the clip into the EVAP canister vent valve harness connector.
3. Install the EVAP canister vent valve by pushing the mounts into the original holes.
4. Lubricate the hose end with lubricant.
5. Install the hose to the EVAP canister vent valve.
6. Slide the EVAP canister vent valve hose clamp down on to the hose connection at the EVAP canister vent valve.
7. Lower the vehicle.

Hope this help (remember commetn and rated this).

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