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1997 Chevrolet C K 1500 Base Reg Cab 117.5 WB (CMI)

1997 Chevrolet C K 1500
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Rear Wheel Drive, Reg Cab 6.5' Fleetside
17 mpg city / 22 mpg hwy
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September 25, 2012, 11:06 am

Justin P
 

Question: What could be causing it to surge?

I have a 1997 chevy silverado. At 55 mph with the gas pedal pushed slightly, it continuously surges. I have replaced the TPS, the Crankshaft Position Sensor, the Camshaft Position Sensor, the EGR Valve, the cap and button, and all the spark plugs and wires.


September 30, 2012, 7:15 pm

Tyler O
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Are there any codes being stored in the engine computer? Have you checked the primary o2 sensors?


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October 17, 2012, 10:38 am

Justin P
 

I have changed the front 2 sensors. There are two more rear sensors but I didn't change them. The computer said the front o2 sensors needed to be replaced. The code I'm getting is a ” 0300” which is a random/multiple misfire


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