20 Most Recent 1996 GMC Sierra - Page 8 Questions & Answers

It is called shifter linkage. murf427

I can understand you being frustrated.There really is no way to tell if the fuel pump was the problem at this point. If the security system fails, you should see "security" light up on the cluster.The key lock has a sensor that reads the chip in the key. If the sensor fails or the chip fails the computer won't let the vehicle start.Most of the time when the security system is at fault, the vehicle won't start, but it won't cause the engine to stall.You might want to have someone check the fuel pressure and spark at the plugs if you don't see the security light on the cluster.Could be the fuel pump relay and a list of other things.I would probably check the computer for trouble codes too.

There should be two, one is bigger than the other.Only the low side port will fit a recharge hose kit.

Hi there:On 1996 GMC Truck 5.0L SFI 8cyl the Engine Control Computer is located under hood, driver side, front side of shock tower, mounted on upper fenderwell.Hope this helps; also keep in mind that your feedback is important and I`ll appreciate your time and consideration if you leave some testimonial comment about this answer.Thank you for using FixYa, have a nice day.

There is a tool for that, to take the spring tension off the armYou can still wrestle it off, by lifting the arm off windshield& on the arms right side & under it ,is a small tab you slideout.Then the arm comes off & you can reinstall in a different place

check your main cable to your starter see if its bare and touching ground anywhere

4 wires total

When was the last time the van was tuned-up? Cap/rotor/plugs/wires? is it a distributer ignition system? how many miles are on the truck? And We have had alot of problems with most caps/rotors until we switched to delco-remy cap/rotor. they are a little more expensive but seem to last and not have to replace them yearly lol. And have you removed the screens that are supppose to allow condensation to escape the cap/rotor? they clog up and cause problems.they are located underneath/on the bottom of the distributer, u can use a small pick or screwdriver to remove it/them.it's not always easy. i can't remember if there were one or two screens on that year/model. But with the random misfire it is generally the cap/rotor, so i would start there. Make sure to Label the wires, cap before removing so you do NOT get wires crossed. Also be careful not to over tighten the bolts holding down the cap because they strip out easily. if they are stripped, try using teflon tape on the screw(s) to help grab the thread. Otherwise you will probably end up having to use a small machine screw with a nut to hold the cap down, it sucks to do it this way.

Have you checked your fuel pressure ?

Disconnect the negative battery cable.Disconnect electrical connections from starter motorRemove two bolts securing the starter motor to the engine.Remove starter motorReverse procedure to install

the starter on your sierra is located on the passenger side at the rear of the engine it will have two bolts going straight up side by side into the engine

yes, in the fuse box under the drivers side dassh there is a 15 amp fuse

I would say that you probably have some bad plug wires. Replace them and see if the problem goes away.

for better freeway mileage a low back pressure exhaust will help, also run tires at max pressure, this is around 45 PSI, in town there is little you can do.