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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 250 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SYSTEM & COMPONENT TESTING - 6.6L)FUEL SYSTEMSFUEL HEATER ALWAYS ONDIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Diagnostic Procedures
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Diagnostic Procedures
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- Is the WATER IN FUEL light operating properly? If yes, go to next step. If no, diagnose warning light.
- Disconnect the fuel heater connector and remove fuel heater from filter housing. Filter housing is mounted on valve cover. With fuel heater at room temperature, connect the ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel heater to battery voltage and connect ground circuit of the fuel heater to ground. Observe heater element. Does heat occur? If yes, go to step 4 . If no, go to next step.
- Cool the sensor part of the fuel heater with ice. With the fuel heater below 46°F (8°C), wet the heating element with fuel. Connect ignition 1 voltage circuit of the fuel heater to battery voltage and connect ground circuit of the fuel heater to ground. Observe the heating element. Does heat occur? If yes, go to step 5 . If no, go to next step.
- Replace fuel heater. Fuel heater is located on fuel filter/heater element housing and is mounted on valve cover. After replacing fuel heater, go to next step.
- Operate vehicle under which the problem was noted. Does the system operate properly? If yes, system is okay. If no, go to step 1 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.