Not exactly a build thread but I bought a project that keeps snowballing more and more. It’s an ‘06 ccsb, gray metallic, LT trim, leather, sunroof, etc. Also it’s from California, rust free. Here in northern IL everything is rotted out and beat up so finding a mechanically solid and minimal rust is rare. Also has Banks intake, 6-gun, straight pipe. Now the bad… 10” lift and 35’s. I need a tow vehicle, so that will have to be removed. Body has plenty of scratches and dings. Interior is really rough. Leather is baked. Carpet is disgusting. Everything is dirty/stained. And the rear corners were wet the first day I went to look at it. Let’s get started
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As-Is to Like New, fixing a used ‘06
JXsedan
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I just used Sylvania LED lamps for my 06 Sierra. Using the factory housings and the Sylvania lamps gives me factory original look and bright white lights, able to be aimed. Really satisfied.
My housings were original and not good so I bought OEM from ebay. New housings and LED lamps were a game changer.
Edge sent a new cord with the new head unit. Didn’t make any difference, with my old head unit or the new one. Only after disconnecting the TCM, and later the 6-Gun, did things start working again. I completely unplugged the 6-Gun last night. I’ll have to reconnect the CTS and drive it a few days now.
Took the Camaro out today for a shakedown run before headed to a car show tomorrow 70 miles away. First time out of the garage this year. Smooth sailing the first 5 miles, then went WOT and she started to break up, backfired, and cut out completely. Quick diagnosis on the side of the road, no RPM signal, and found the terminal on the distributor power wire is bad. Got it running and back home fine. We’ll take the truck instead lol
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pls post an outcome / what the outcome or fix. My cts3 has had few hiccups and I’d like to know your result.
I’ve been stealing time when I can to figure out this data communication issue. Unplugged the S205 splice connector to test each module individually. Nothing seemed to stand out as the problem, similar readings on each module circuit. Same with the Banks 6-Gun plugged in or disconnected. And with everything reconnected, my original CTS3 still had the same issue- no data when the 6-G connected, reading but with missing PIDs with the 6-G disconnected. I tried the New CTS3 again, with the 6-G disconnected, and it works fine. I removed the 6-Gun completely now.
The main Engine-to-Chassis harness connectors had some corrosion in them also. I dug around to find out what terminals are used and ordered a full set of replacements. Metripack GT-150 & GT-280 Sealed terminals. The smaller 32pin male connector was the worst and I replaced all pins in that connector. The other ones only got new terminals where it needed them. I bought way more than I needed 🤦♂️.
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She fired right up after this and runs smooth as silk. New CTS3 reading fine also. I’ll get some drive time later this week.
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The main Engine-to-Chassis harness connectors had some corrosion in them also. I dug around to find out what terminals are used and ordered a full set of replacements. Metripack GT-150 & GT-280 Sealed terminals. The smaller 32pin male connector was the worst and I replaced all pins in that connector. The other ones only got new terminals where it needed them. I bought way more than I needed 🤦♂️.
She fired right up after this and runs smooth as silk. New CTS3 reading fine also. I’ll get some drive time later this week.
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Looks like FUN! Not.
I actually like this kind of work lol
Also did the hidden radio antenna mod last week. Turns out the cable was corroded out of the base so I had to replace that as well. The truck looks so much cleaner without the antenna sticking up
I made the bracket to hold the base using a slack adjuster servo bracket. Perfect size and stainless steel.
I’ve done this on two trucks and neither of them really work well. I live in a city as well.
However I don’t really listen to radio that frequently now that I have bluetooth.
However I don’t really listen to radio that frequently now that I have bluetooth.
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