2004 Chevrolet Trailblazer Electrical Problems

106,000 MILES • 4.2L • 6 CYL
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MARKFITZ
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My oil gauge needle is bottomed out. The speedometer has stuck a couple times. Engine light is on. I took to get looked at and he said that one of the pistons aren't firing.
Apr 20, 2014 at 4:22 AM
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FREEMBA
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First thing, have a shop (or do it yourself) use a separate oil pressure gauge (not the one on the dashboard) to verify engine oil pressure. This is to avoid the possibility of any engine damage.

Next, have Autozone or somewhere like that to scan your computer for codes. Post the codes here for more assistance. (This will likely steer us in the right direction to address the misfire problem you're having.

The stuck speedometer sounds like a steeper motor on the rear of the speedometer going bad. Let's deal with the oil pressure and engine misfire and then work on the speedometer (if it is still a problem).
Apr 20, 2014 at 7:17 AM
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