1BADDMAX
03-26-2006, 06:00 PM
Went out to fire my truck up after sitting a few hours. Nothing. The starter will not turn over. I checked the clutch pedal with the predator and it shows applied when pressing in the pedal so I feel that circuit is fine. Could it be the starter. I've never had any issues with the starter up to this point. The truck has nearly 127k on the odometer. Any help would be appreciated. Possibly a BCM issue? Security?
Thanks!!
2001 Chevy Silverado LB7 6 Speed
1BADDMAX
03-26-2006, 09:49 PM
Nope... I was even able to program the truck back to stock with the Predator. I tried strarting it tonight with the headlights on. Didn't even dim a bit (other than a slight dim from the glow plug circuit being on). Thinking it is either the starter solenoid (no noise at all) or the starter itself. I've checked all ignition fuses and swapped the relays in the electrical center.
moss022
03-26-2006, 09:51 PM
if you dont have someone close to try a different starter, check ebay. should be able to get one for about 100 bucks or so. better than the 800 at the dealer
1BADDMAX
03-26-2006, 10:12 PM
Funny you mention that... I'm not even 100% sure it's the starter yet, but I'm already looking on EBAY!!
DURYMCGEE
03-27-2006, 12:15 AM
Crawl under the truck and jumper the starter, if it spins then your solenoid or something else is wrong.
gmperfomance03
03-27-2006, 12:28 AM
Have you tried roll starting it yet??
marksrt43
03-27-2006, 01:10 AM
Sounds like could be a bad starter......
Or a bad connection, try to wiggle the harnesses near your computer....
FroMan
03-27-2006, 03:26 AM
Do your doors want to unlock when you turn the key to start it?
Mine do and I am still trying to figure it out after being "truckless" for a solid week.
Keep us posted as to what you did to get it to start.
DURYMCGEE
03-27-2006, 09:26 AM
Do your doors want to unlock when you turn the key to start it?
Mine do and I am still trying to figure it out after being "truckless" for a solid week.
Keep us posted as to what you did to get it to start.
This sounds like a security issue, try a different key to start it.
Lennox69
03-27-2006, 11:42 AM
it could be battery...it takes one for lights ,thats why they don't dim....but it takes the two for the selenoid to engage...try to jump start.
1BADDMAX
03-27-2006, 09:55 PM
Got it fixed.... Well for now. It's the switch on the clutch pedal. Even though it showed Applied/Not Applied appropriately with a scan tool or Predator the circuit that feeds 12 volts to the starter relay had failed. I've got it temporarily wired into a momentary switch. It will only spin the starter if the key is turned to the CRANK/START posisition because the power lead is connected to the CRANK fuse.
Pin D: No voltage coming out of the switch, yet the two ignition power sources had 12 volts.