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#111 of 6387 Passlock??? by zzack Dec 09, 2000 (8:58 pm)
Picked up our 2001 Yukon SLT about two weeks and love it…absolutely no problems, however, there is something I don’t understand. From page 2-15 of the 2001 Yukon Owners Manual. "Passlock is a passive theft-deterrent system. Passlock enables fuel if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a VALID KEY. If a CORRECT KEY is not used or the ignition lock cylinder is tampered with, fuel is disabled." Because we have a need for a third ignition key I decided to spend a buck fifty and have a key made at our local hardware rather than the Dealer (I had heard they are very expensive). To my surprise the cheap key works. This seems to be contrary to page 2-15. Just because the cheap key works today I don’t necessary want to get out in the middle of nowhere and have Passlock determine I’m not using a VALID key. Can anyone explain Passlock? DON454, does the Service Manual cover Passlock and what a VALID or CORRECT key would be. I have heard some auto manufactures do use special keys coded with embedded chips in both the key and cylinder. DON 454, hope you are up and around soon and thanks to you and all the others that have taken the time to make this forum interesting and informative. Zzack
#112 of 6387 zzack - Passlock-Keys with transponders? by don434 Dec 10, 2000 (12:24 am)
According to the 2000 Service Manual - Page 0-29 reads : The Master and the Valet key contain Transponders that are read by the theft deterrent system when the keys are used in the ignition. Will read the section more fully and report back. From memory - dangerous with me - I think most any correctly cut key will start the vehicle BUT without the transponder being read - the theft deterrent system will shortly kill the fuel pump. I think that if you take the original key with you - laid on rear floor - and start the vehicle, you will find a shut down condition in a very short distance. Then you can restart with the original GM key and return home. One thing I don`t know is : how far away from the ignition can the transponder be read. To be sure don`t put in in your pants pocket or shirt pocket while using your bogus key. Put it as far back in the vehicle as poss.Will be back in a hour with full details - as far as the book is concerned. Thanks all for the thoughts - it`s coming along. Don.
#113 of 6387 Correct Mobil 1 Oil Filter for 2000 5.3L by going2wait41 Dec 10, 2000 (1:46 am)
I ordered a Mobil 1 oil filter on-line for my 2000 Tahoe 5.3L and received a M1-201. Before I installed it, I did some checking and it looks as if the correct Mobil 1 oil filter for the 2000 Tahoe is a M1-206. Can anyone confirm which is the correct filter? Thanks, Dave
#114 of 6387 Fog light Mounts by gonefishin Dec 10, 2000 (3:48 am)
Not sure we can assign all of the wiggle to GM saving a few bucks. These are in a very vulnerable area. With these flexible mounts you can push mine a few inches and they spring back to where they started. Probably would be fixing a lot of bent mounts if they were rigid.
#115 of 6387 Don434 - a question if you don't mind by campo57 Dec 10, 2000 (5:22 am)
Hope things are getting better for ya! If you could and it's not too much trouble, could you look up the torque spec for the body mounts? I just installed a set of running boards and had to place a running board mount on the body mount. I cranked the screw down but not too much as I didn't have the spec. thanks! Campo57
#116 of 6387 Passlock by dave5319 Dec 10, 2000 (6:21 am)
I to had a key cut at homedepot for $1.50 and it worked fine for 50 miles or so. It was explained to me that as long as you use a key that fits and starts the truck there is no problem, Its when someone tries to use a different key or pull the ignition switch is when the fuel will be cut off. There is no chip in these keys like the older models, evering thing is in the ignition switch. Someone awhile ago posted a site that explains this, and shows it in detal. So if the dealer is charging let say $25 for a key your being ripped off. If any one tries to hot wire chances are that they will not be able to start the truck because they also now have to engage the fuel pump which is a separate circuit in the ignition switch. If I can find that site that explains this I will post it. Dave...
#117 of 6387 CWAYNE by cwayne Dec 10, 2000 (3:47 pm)
WE HAVE HAD OUR NEW 2001 YUKON NOW ABOUT 2 WEEKS IT IS REALLY A NICE TRUCK. THE ONLY THING AT THIS POINT THAT WE DO NOT LIKE ARE THE RUNNING BOARDS. THE BOARDS ARE WIDE ENOUGH BUT THE BODY BULGES OUT OVER HALF OF THE BOARD SO THAT WHEN EXITING A SHORT PERSON (MY WIFE 5'0") WHO HAS TO USE THE RUNNING BOARDS MUST BE REALLY CAREFUL NOT TO SLIP. I AM THINKING THAT I MIGHT TRY TO FINE A WIDER RUNNING BOARD IF ONE WOULD BE AVAILABLE.               CWAYNE
#118 of 6387 tires and rear axle ratio by hutt Dec 10, 2000 (4:07 pm)
I am interested in a 2001 Yukon SLE at a local dealer. It's equipped with pretty much what I needed except two items that I don't quite understand: 1) it comes with 3.73 rear axle ratio (option GT4) 2) it has P245/75R16-109S ALS WOL tires (option QNL) Could anyone shed some light on these two items? I mainly looking for maximum riding comfort on pavement, no plan doing towing and off-road driving. Would 4.10 ratio (option GT5) and different tires suit my needs better? Thanks for your help.
#119 of 6387 Hutt by picklesorvie Dec 10, 2000 (4:47 pm)
I believe the 3.73 is the standard ratio for the Suburban and the comparable Yukon. Supposedly it will give you better gas mileage than the 4.10 ratio. We have a 2000 Tahoe which I ordered with the standard 3.42 ratio rearend. We get 18-19 mpg on the highway. Things don't always work as one would initially think though. Years ago we had a Buick with a 350 engine. Our neighbor had an identical Buick except they had the larger Olds engine in their unit. They got better mileage. Orville
#120 of 6387 CWayne: running boards by picklesorvie Dec 10, 2000 (4:55 pm)
I put a few black nonslip strips on the outer edge of the running boards on our 2000 Tahoe. The strips are 3/4 inch wide. If you choose this option, you will probably have to occasionally replace them. The stepping on them and twisting of the foot cause them to loosen. Parts of the car wash mitt stick to them but the pressure of the water hose will remove the residue. Orville

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