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Guidelines for posting mechanical problem threads: - 11/30/2007 1:29:28 PM

EuroGoldLS

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We all have a limited amount of time and it's very difficult to diagnose a problem on a car that is hundreds or thousands of miles away. Please keep all postings PUBLIC (not on email, PM, or IM) so that other members can benefit from the knowledge. Please follow these guidelines for posting mechanical problems:

1. Put your year and trim level/model/drivetrain in your signature before you post. If you own more than one Blazer, state clearly which one it is.

2. Post these problems in the proper forums. They may not be found by the people who can help if you post them in the Lounge, General Chat, or the wrong mechanical forum.

3. Give a FULL description of the problem, what conditions it occurs in, and what you've done so far.

4. Never underestimate the value of a full tuneup (cap, rotor, plugs & wires). Another common recommendation is to clean your MAF, EGR, and throttle body.

5. If you are posting about a problem you've been working on, keep us FULLY updated on what you've tried since your last posting, but please use the EDIT feature to add information to your post if another member has not yet replied.

6. Have patience if you don't get an immediate reply. All of us have other responsibilities outside of the forum and may not be able to answer your questions as quickly as you would like.

7. Pull PCM codes as soon as possible, preferably before posting your problem. This is invaluable, and we need this information. Post the specific code(s) that are present.

8. Buy a maintenance manual. We can't detail every procedure you may need. While a Haynes or Chiltons manual may not give great detail into every single repair on your vehicle, it will provide a handy reference for the most common items.

9. Use a descriptive topic subject (title) for the problem. Thread subjects like "Oh NOOO!" or "Broke Again.." should be avoided.

***Message copied directly from administrator swartlkk of the Chevrolet Forum's sister site www.blazerforum.com***

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