Greetings from Jackson, GA. THANK YOU for this video! I just purchased a 2003 Tahoe and got 1 heck of a deal on it because the owner was tired of throwing parts at it and not fixing it. First thing I had to do is repair the threads on the positive battery bolt (who the heck tears these threads up?) Anyway? chased the threads, bolted both battery cables back in place on the battery and TA-DA! Everything worked....dash lights, console lights...I was ecstatic....until I got home. Shut the truck off and right back to the way it was......Then I sat down and watched your video. A loose ground cable? At the block? Are you kidding me? then went back outside, raised the hood on the Tahoe, reached in and gave the ground cable a tug where your video showed. UNBELIEVABLE! my ground cable just wiggled up and down. Now I can see why they threw a new starter, new alternator and a new battery at it......and NO ONE even checked for a good, solid ground. I can understand why the system wasn't charging (volt meter read right at 12V) and things acted crazy looking for a clear path to flow through. 1 other thing I saw at the beginning of your video was (5) wires that are part of a bigger harness in the ignition area. (3) wires connect to the ignition key housing/tumbler area. There are (5) wires in this particular bundle: YELLOW, BLACK, RED/white stripe, LIGHT GREEN and BROWN. In your video? you actually unplugged the (3) wire connector and plugged it back together. What I didn't see is where the LIGHT GREEN and BROWN plug into......The reason I ask is because someone broke the connector off the end of those (2) wires in my Tahoe and I can't tell where they belong. I'm guessing that being able to obtain that (1) connector for those (2) wires is not possible? and I'll have to purchase the entire harness (for that area) to make the repair complete. Your knowledge for the correct part number of that harness for this repair would be GREATLY appreciated and? if you could also share with me where in the heck those 2 wires plug into? I know this will end the electrical nightmare this vehicle has suffered. Thanks in advance, Hyway P.S - my email addy is: GEORGIAHYWAY@GMAIL.COM
this type of video is so valuable to me, fresh off the experience, can feel the relief in his voice along with the effects of the frustration, made with a heart to his fellow sufferer. Thank You Sir.
THANK YOU for your video! 2005 Chevy Avalanche - exact same issue and you saved me headache and a tow. 3 hours of troubleshooting and your video had it fixed in 5 minutes!
Having the same problem! I’ve spent thousands on this over the years!! It goes away for months at a time then starts again. I found the wire you talking about. It’s it’s nice and tight. Thanks for the vid though!
been there before with tail light not come on , replace bunch of parts , turn out to be ground wire in trunk not making good contact. I know your effort will help a lot of people. I also am having problems 1999 Chevy van , battery replace and still wont hold charge, turn key nothing , wait a day or two go out at it starts no problem. I also put cut off tie strap, same problem. In morning going to remove bolt of battery ground clean it and gorilla tighten. It makes sense , sometimes it would click like a weak battery and sometimes nothing. Bad part is you cant trust it if will start or not. Great tip! thank you.....
Hey sir, just wanted to thank you so much after we did everything like you, we went to the ground and fixed everything. Praise to you thank you for doing these great videos.
Wow , the simplesist of issues . It,s true , the pros , of which you now are one , always say-"check the basics first ". Thank you for gratiously allowing others to learn from your mistakes . Good on you . Good motoring.
Thank you, my 2001 GMC Sierra did the same. I went through all the above also also; my fuel filter, plugs, and I removed my remote start thinking that was the problem. Thank you again.
Great video ,great help to people.i started down the same rabbit hole as you.then half way in I came across your video. Helped remind me of a old saying have the kiss approach to it.( Keep it simple stupid) K.I.S.S. in other words start with the simplest ,bacics then work your way up. It worked. simple grounds behind engine attached to transfer case. Just about the tenth thing I've come accross that Chevrolet did that makes no sense!
ThaaAaank You I'm going to check the ground wire. I replaced 3 starters ,checked ignition and starter relays, steering wheel ignition, but I never knew to check the ground WIRE, and yeap it pretty oily at that same spot just below engine where that ground WIRE goes to. thanks again .
Good info for sure, I am checking grounds on my 07 Silverado now good thing is all I've purchased so far is a starter. Be surprised how simple that ignition box is, I took it apart its all mechanical / not electrical but of course it directs or stops power. I deal well with mechanical bad with wiring.
I appreciate the video and the relentless pursuit of the hidden bad ground. I thought I checked all my grounds. Guess I gotta double check. I’ve been driving around with a short jumper wire for those days it won’t start on the starter relay lol.
Thanks for showing and explaining this issue, I believe this is why my trucks would start as well, after replacing every part i could, this was tha last thing I tried.
My brother's 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD has the same problem. Before seeing your video, I had done everything you did and then saw your video! Lol I checked the ground cable and it is tight on the block with no signs of being loose. I am going to take it off and clean it and the area and then try to start it again. If nothing happens I am stuck and not sure what to do other than to take it to a GM repair shop. The stater and the solenoid are good.
There are other grounds that may may need to be checked, some years have a ground on the back of the motor on the drivers side to the fire wall , I have watched many videos on grounds in the last three hours , I dont have that particular problem , All grounds are very important, Check all your grounds that's is what I am doing tomorrow, Good luck
Got any experience with theft lockout? I replaced multi function switch ( blinker and wiper switch in my 01 2500) and not it dies immediately after starting
Yep I had a truck that The headlights were very dim with a new alternator. Turns out I had to add ground’s to the engine to frame and to the firewall . Took care of the issues and the alternator gage even moved up a bit more.
I think my problem may be unique? My 200 c3500 start key just quit turning past the on position to start position? I removed the key cylinder and inserted aa new one. same problem. I can jump the starter with the key in the on position and it starts and runs.? dont necessarly want to replace the cylinder holding/vat piece unless someone has had the same problem and it solved the problem. Thoughts?
One word to all your viewers. Invest in an voltage meter. Saves a whole lot of time. The only reason I know is I've made the same mistake. LOL also South Maine Auto on UA-cam channels has some good info also. Thought it was cool you admitted your oops. Real man
Yesterday my 2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 single cab truck was running great, went t ok put oil in it and then went to start it and clicking and the lights all started making noise, had the battery checked and it is good! Was hat should I do ? Please help me if you can
Had a similar issue, changed the battery and it would start then immediately shut off. Went through all the relays, fuses, passlock wiring and I found this vid thankfully before I started replacing expensive things. Although I think my bad ground was the rubber cover on the battery negative.
I put the bottom on first then the top, making sure the two fit tabs at the back are put in place first then the front should go back on. Hope it helps.
hey brother it’s ronnie. did you have ANY extra wires that were hardwired with the ignition harness? i replaced the harness but there is 4 wires that don’t fix the new harness
Im having the same problem! I have covered all the above. Battery , starter , new fuel pump as of last summer. Have checked ground from the negative side replaced it just in case. The starting has been intermittent for months. Only thing I have done is replace ignition switch. Im sure i can change it after everything else I've done. Just not sure if that's it. Scanner has been ran no codes. Complete loss on this.
Why did you replace ignition coils? Is there a reason or just because? I understand wires and plugs. We're they bad or do coils lose umph after awhile?
So did cleaning the ground actually fix the ingnition problem? I watched and reterminate like 5 different grounds, new ignition module. It started and drove for 4 days now the exact same issue.
I have this same Truck and a 2013 Impala 3500cc that just quit starting 1 day every wire harness connector along with the all the grounds were loose took forever to go through eventually fired up like nothing was ever wrong Eventually did replace all relays involved with the ignition system and starter the loose wiring put undue stress on the relays
i have a 2003 silverado it starts and run fine but i will be driving down the road and the radio will quit and all the dash lites come one and the gauges quit but the truck keeps running fine then after a while all the lites go out except the security lite and the gauges start working again then after you shut it off when you start it back up everything is find but the other day it would start then shut off so i let it sit for 8 hours then it started right up my question is would this problem make the dash quit like it does
I would get in behind the dash area and start wiggling wires to see if I can reproduce it. Same with the fuse box, clean/replace fuses, etc. I don't know. But if you find out let us all know. Thanks.
Great overview. I've recently pulled out the ignition system form a 2001 Yukon so it all made sense. Any idea what would cause the key to not release? Shifter works fine and I can start the vehicle, but after that, I can only turn the key back as far as the ACC. I can't get it to turn to the lock position so I can remove the key. It's not good for a battery overnight as you can imagine. Thanks again for the tips!
@@fixityourselfdummy9953 I've tried everything I can think of with the steering wheel and shifter. I read that there is a manual release hole under the steering column you can put a screwdriver in to release the key. I'm going to see if I can hack that button to keep it depressed. Thanks for the reply!
@@mijohnst Your First Consideration would be, if you can still make it to the start position, you can start by pulling the old lock cylinder out, using the old key and replacing it with a new lock cylinder and key! Your Second Consideration would be that the plastic gearing in the Ignition Housing (the part the lock cylinder fits into) might be kaput. You may have to remove it anyway to get your old cylinder and key out and your new cylinder and key back in!
Did you have the start and shut-off like the VATS symptoms? My '99 just started doing that. I have to go thru the relearn procedure daily... Going to check ground anyway. Thanks for sharing. Don't let haters prevent you from posting more. Thanks!
Mine is an 02, Silverado Battery is good, bit NOTHING gets power. Lights, horn, etc. With key in it has a buzz under dash on drivers side. The buzz stops when turnin the key, temove the key, buzz goes. I had to disconn the battery to stop the buzzing- but if you flip the headlights to on position the buzz quiets or stops. No dash lights, or any lights come on. I dunno if its a relay or ignition. Wulfy
I don't know on that one. However, when you do the trouble shooting post what you find out (good or bad) so everyone will learn what to do in the same or similar situation.
Thanks For the Video...!! Sorry You Had to go through all of that Misery....for just a Faulty Engine Ground ,Directly from the Battery. But... This was useful...and Good Maintenance Info. That Should Be Checked, and Cleaned Properly...from time to Time...!! I have a Request..... SINCE You have Installed Such Flamboyant / Pretty Red Ignition Coils ...on Both Banks...Could You Show us ( with Your Beautiful Camera ...). Exactly---. Close ups.... Of How to Tackle the " Misfire Condition on a Cylinder...an Easy to See One.... ( R&R the Ignition Coil, Sparkplug,And Hopefully...the Procedure to R&R the Injector ...AS OTHER VIDEOS DO NOT SHOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE REMOVAL, AND REPLACEMENT, SO THAT THE VIEWERS CAN SEE IT CLEARLY...AND UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURES...WITH THE CLIPS...HOLDING THINGS TOGETHER... DISCONNECTING / CONNECTORS....WITHIUT BREAKING OFF THE CLIPS... CURRENTLY, I MUST GET BUSY DOING ALL OF THIS ON MY OWN...WITH LITTLE KNOWLEDGE....BUT I HAVE A MISFIRE ON MY 1999 SILVERADO ,5.3L. Cylinder # 2 . I will try to do it the Layman's way...to figure out which Component is Bad, and Needs Replaced...to Stop the Misfire...by Removing Everything on #2 & switching to #4 cyl. Then Watch My Codes to see if it the Misfire Transfers to #4. Hopefully it is Not a Burned Intake Valve...causing Compression / Misfire ( Computer Compensation Problems....). I have Been Learning Bits and Pieces ..from All of the Videos... For a Week Now....10/15/23...Bill in L.A., Calif. Also, My 2000 Yukon xl was Broken into...thieves Destroyed my Ignition Switch, and Most Likely the Ignition Housing will need to be Replaced...and " Re- Learned ". / Procedure Followed for 39 min. ( I really Don't Know if I will Succeed.... As I don't have a Calm Area...to Park..and Work on it Properly...This Has Been Very Stressful...and Traumatic.... Any Comments...?? Please Respond.... Thanks, Bill, in L.A. I truly Hope You Make an Explicit / Clear Video...on the ( R&R ) of the Firing / cyl. Components....I have to Try to Do Mine....Now.....
I can get underneath and jump the starter and it'll start but it won't start with the key the power has to be on with the key I jump the starter fires right up just want to start with the key
Ok so I’ve put on a new starter, new ignition switch on my 95 Chevy Dually will start however if I drive it a long distance it gets hot and won’t restart until its cooled off. Anybody have something on this?
No, but I tighten the fool out of the existing bolt. And I am considering adding an additional grounding strap. I would think the redundancy would only help, not hurt.
I have a 2001 gmc 2500hd 6.6 Turned off at gas station, 15 min came back turned the key, it turned over started then quickly died. It would not restart or even click after that, but never lost any power from the batteries. Ignition or start issue?
It almost sounds like an ignition issue. I would wonder if the battery volts still the same for starting requirements? Some of the obvious things that happens with these trucks is the Fuel Pump goes out (Located inside the gas tank, a booger to get to. Six bolts holds the bed on the truck on. Loosen and jack up bed or remove to lift out old tank pump), Starter has a bad field (Or just goes out), or the Battery is being pulled down by some sort of draw (Can check with a meter). Ignition Switch (Starter switch in the wheel column - See my vid on what it looks like - Easy to change out) Sometimes (Rare) the computer goes out and acts up, but not very often. Did you still have enough battery power? The wiring (To/From Starter - Inc. the ground - Rare, but happened to me, see my vid on that one).
Chevy had bad grounds everywhere... especially the one between the body and engine. Run as ground wire from the body to the alternator mount bolt. Abandon the existing one. Creates a ground loop
I have a 02 Silverado. The front end is completely brand new everything. Here's my problem. When I go to start it the starter won't shut off. The truck wants to start but the damn starter won't shut off
Check to see if the starter is binding or shimmed correctly. It sounds like the gear is sticking. You can also spray some grease on the spring return area of the gear shaft helps a little bit too.
Hi i might be having the same problem im not by any means a person who knows anything about trucks bit i have a 4 door 2001 1500 chevy siverado and the starter & battery were replaced the ground was checked to be shure it was ground properly ( the truck has been in one spot for about 2 weeks now ) and when i try to start it it shows signs of wanting to start but its like its not getting enough power what can that be? Thank you and have a good day Ps. Thanks for your vid it kinda helps me learn a lil
When you check the ground, get underneath and actually find where the grounding strap connects to the block of the motor. And put a socket on it and see if it is real tight (if you haven't already, that is...). Or remove the bolt and clean it and around it too (lots of oil drips down there). The reason why I say this is my truck would start when it was cold. It would kinda struggle, but it would start none the less. However, when the thing heated up, I guess that bolt (metal) expanded and it would lose more of its ground and I would be at the gas pump (or wherever) and could not get it started back. But when we went back to get it (after it had cooled down), it would start, LOL! So, you can see how much of a headache this was to figure out WHAT was going on. Otherwise, you could have a drain on your battery that is something other than this issue. You can do a battery drain check with a meter to see what might be (or what circuit) it could be on. HINT: I would always check the radio, cigarette lighter or towing lights (assessory) circuits first. They are usually prone to be a contributor to circuit drains, esp. with aftermarket radios and bad installs of trailer light hook-ups.
James Z thank you sir I really appreciate ima use this info and hopefully after work I can ask for my pops to help ( only 21 just started life ) again thank you have a wonderful day
Ground is the most important part of an electrical system. I have a 95 suburban that kept me puzzled for 3 months. It would run great for a few weeks then just quit going down the highwaty. Would sit for a bit and would start and go for ever how long it would go til one day i was going through the woods with it and she went down. Determined i did everything possible in the wioods cuz it would not start. I get rides to the part store back and forth and nothing worked. Pick up coil,coil,distributer cap i was losing it just didnt make sense til i went back the next day and walked up on it and my fuel pump was running but no key in it.🤔 Wth! Couldnt make it go off so i went to pull the fuse and when i moved the fuse box it quit. 🤔 Come to find out testing the box the ground was loose. The fuel pump would run with loose ground but solid ground it would not. I cut the ground and relocated it still driving with not any more pronlem. Was bout 5 years ago
Try South Main Auto Channel videos on Chevy look up videos on voltage drop . Make a long wire thick or use multiple Wires to alligator clips Now you have a jumper wire use that to jump a ground when you're having a problem once the problem resolves found the correct ground
My mechanic was having some guy who specializes in security system thinking that was the problem come check out my 01 Tahoe. I’m bout to go over show him this video of specifically where this bolt his so hopefully he can remove it clean it and that will solve my 5 day headache... I’ll be back with results
Greetings from Jackson, GA. THANK YOU for this video! I just purchased a 2003 Tahoe and got 1 heck of a deal on it because the owner was tired of throwing parts at it and not fixing it. First thing I had to do is repair the threads on the positive battery bolt (who the heck tears these threads up?) Anyway? chased the threads, bolted both battery cables back in place on the battery and TA-DA! Everything worked....dash lights, console lights...I was ecstatic....until I got home. Shut the truck off and right back to the way it was......Then I sat down and watched your video. A loose ground cable? At the block? Are you kidding me? then went back outside, raised the hood on the Tahoe, reached in and gave the ground cable a tug where your video showed. UNBELIEVABLE! my ground cable just wiggled up and down.
Now I can see why they threw a new starter, new alternator and a new battery at it......and NO ONE even checked for a good, solid ground. I can understand why the system wasn't charging (volt meter read right at 12V) and things acted crazy looking for a clear path to flow through.
1 other thing I saw at the beginning of your video was (5) wires that are part of a bigger harness in the ignition area. (3) wires connect to the ignition key housing/tumbler area. There are (5) wires in this particular bundle: YELLOW, BLACK, RED/white stripe, LIGHT GREEN and BROWN. In your video? you actually unplugged the (3) wire connector and plugged it back together. What I didn't see is where the LIGHT GREEN and BROWN plug into......The reason I ask is because someone broke the connector off the end of those (2) wires in my Tahoe and I can't tell where they belong. I'm guessing that being able to obtain that (1) connector for those (2) wires is not possible? and I'll have to purchase the entire harness (for that area) to make the repair complete. Your knowledge for the correct part number of that harness for this repair would be GREATLY appreciated and? if you could also share with me where in the heck those 2 wires plug into? I know this will end the electrical nightmare this vehicle has suffered.
Thanks in advance,
Hyway
P.S - my email addy is: GEORGIAHYWAY@GMAIL.COM
this type of video is so valuable to me, fresh off the experience, can feel the relief in his voice along with the effects of the frustration, made with a heart to his fellow sufferer. Thank You Sir.
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am having that problem let me go see if that will help my truck 2001 GMC Sierra 2500hd 👍
THANK YOU for your video! 2005 Chevy Avalanche - exact same issue and you saved me headache and a tow. 3 hours of troubleshooting and your video had it fixed in 5 minutes!
wow , i appreciate your persistence from not giving up and finding the problem ! good info !
Good job, you said it in a way that makes sense and sinks in, mission accomplished
Having the same problem! I’ve spent thousands on this over the years!! It goes away for months at a time then starts again. I found the wire you talking about. It’s it’s nice and tight. Thanks for the vid though!
been there before with tail light not come on , replace bunch of parts , turn out to be ground wire in trunk not making good contact. I know your effort will help a lot of people. I also am having problems 1999 Chevy van , battery replace and still wont hold charge, turn key nothing , wait a day or two go out at it starts no problem. I also put cut off tie strap, same problem. In morning going to remove bolt of battery ground clean it and gorilla tighten. It makes sense , sometimes it would click like a weak battery and sometimes nothing. Bad part is you cant trust it if will start or not. Great tip! thank you.....
same problem as mine will try this today thanks
Hey sir, just wanted to thank you so much after we did everything like you, we went to the ground and fixed everything. Praise to you thank you for doing these great videos.
Great info am having some issues with my 03 avalanche tried a few other things so I'll try this over the weekend tks for sharing
Yoooooo I have been trouble shooting for like 2 weeks till you talked about the ground cable 😂😂
Wow , the simplesist of issues . It,s true , the pros , of which you now are one , always say-"check the basics first ". Thank you for gratiously allowing others to learn from your mistakes . Good on you . Good motoring.
Thank you, my 2001 GMC Sierra did the same. I went through all the above also also; my fuel filter, plugs, and I removed my remote start thinking that was the problem. Thank you again.
I was pulling my hair out when I came across this video. That loose ground on the engine block was the entire problem. Thank you!
Great video ,great help to people.i started down the same rabbit hole as you.then half way in I came across your video. Helped remind me of a old saying have the kiss approach to it.( Keep it simple stupid) K.I.S.S. in other words start with the simplest ,bacics then work your way up. It worked. simple grounds behind engine attached to transfer case. Just about the tenth thing I've come accross that Chevrolet did that makes no sense!
ThaaAaank You
I'm going to check the ground wire. I replaced 3 starters ,checked ignition and starter relays, steering wheel ignition, but I never knew to check the ground WIRE, and yeap it pretty oily at that same spot just below engine where that ground WIRE goes to.
thanks again .
Good info for sure, I am checking grounds on my 07 Silverado now good thing is all I've purchased so far is a starter. Be surprised how simple that ignition box is, I took it apart its all mechanical / not electrical but of course it directs or stops power. I deal well with mechanical bad with wiring.
Wow man... and you took your time to share all this. Thank you.
I appreciate the video and the relentless pursuit of the hidden bad ground. I thought I checked all my grounds. Guess I gotta double check. I’ve been driving around with a short jumper wire for those days it won’t start on the starter relay lol.
did you find the problem
I have a chevy silverado 1500hd. I lost the ground bolt. anyone know the size of the bolt
Thank you Bill Clinton for this helpful video, how's Monica?..I mean Hillary?😂 Sorry bud you just got that voice and had to go there
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very very valuable information my friend... keep making them there videos ,, very clearly explained..
I've done almost everything u mentioned and it's still not that I'm stumped is their anything else it can be
Thanks for showing and explaining this issue, I believe this is why my trucks would start as well, after replacing every part i could, this was tha last thing I tried.
My brother's 2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD has the same problem. Before seeing your video, I had done everything you did and then saw your video! Lol I checked the ground cable and it is tight on the block with no signs of being loose. I am going to take it off and clean it and the area and then try to start it again. If nothing happens I am stuck and not sure what to do other than to take it to a GM repair shop. The stater and the solenoid are good.
There are other grounds that may may need to be checked, some years have a ground on the back of the motor on the drivers side to the fire wall ,
I have watched many videos on grounds in the last three hours ,
I dont have that particular problem ,
All grounds are very important,
Check all your grounds that's is what I am doing tomorrow,
Good luck
How do you key/align the gear on the ignition switch?
My trucks doing the same thing and I assumed it was some $250 part like usual with this truck I'm glad I watched your video
I sure gona try try to clean this ground. Tanx for doing this.
Very helpful video,
I have a 2001 HD
There are plenty of grounds that can cause problems on these trucks going thru them tomorrow,
Thanks
Got any experience with theft lockout? I replaced multi function switch ( blinker and wiper switch in my 01 2500) and not it dies immediately after starting
Yep I had a truck that The headlights were very dim with a new alternator. Turns out I had to add ground’s to the engine to frame and to the firewall . Took care of the issues and the alternator gage even moved up a bit more.
I think my problem may be unique? My 200 c3500 start key just quit turning past the on position to start position? I removed the key cylinder and inserted aa new one. same problem. I can jump the starter with the key in the on position and it starts and runs.? dont necessarly want to replace the cylinder holding/vat piece unless someone has had the same problem and it solved the problem. Thoughts?
I don't think your a dummy. Hey shit happens it happens to the best of us, just glad you found the issue. Carry on.
Thanks joe
One word to all your viewers. Invest in an voltage meter. Saves a whole lot of time. The only reason I know is I've made the same mistake. LOL also South Maine Auto on UA-cam channels has some good info also. Thought it was cool you admitted your oops. Real man
Hey my truck does the same thing but when I go to restart after the truck gets hot every time I try to start it the ignition a 40 amp fuse blows
Thank you for posting
Yesterday my 2001 Chevy Silverado 4x4 single cab truck was running great, went t ok put oil in it and then went to start it and clicking and the lights all started making noise, had the battery checked and it is good! Was hat should I do ? Please help me if you can
Check the ground (bolt) on the engine block
2007 silverado starter engages with key in acc only ??? any thoughts very good video
Had a similar issue, changed the battery and it would start then immediately shut off. Went through all the relays, fuses, passlock wiring and I found this vid thankfully before I started replacing expensive things. Although I think my bad ground was the rubber cover on the battery negative.
Thanks for the video. I was able to complete the fix, but I can't get the 2 plastic pieces back on around the steering column... Any tips?
I put the bottom on first then the top, making sure the two fit tabs at the back are put in place first then the front should go back on. Hope it helps.
Ok I fixed that issue and had a wire go up in smoke that was hooked into where the ground was.....any idea what it is?
Thank you for sharing
I have 2007 chevy tahoe lt 5.3 I'm having the same problems no crank no start no lights inside or out could it be the ground wire
Can anyone tell me why I don't even get lights when in acc. No start no nothing. Any help would be appreciated
hey brother it’s ronnie. did you have ANY extra wires that were hardwired with the ignition harness? i replaced the harness but there is 4 wires that don’t fix the new harness
Thanks , good explanation.
Im having the same problem! I have covered all the above. Battery , starter , new fuel pump as of last summer. Have checked ground from the negative side replaced it just in case. The starting has been intermittent for months. Only thing I have done is replace ignition switch. Im sure i can change it after everything else I've done. Just not sure if that's it. Scanner has been ran no codes. Complete loss on this.
Why did you replace ignition coils? Is there a reason or just because? I understand wires and plugs. We're they bad or do coils lose umph after awhile?
So did cleaning the ground actually fix the ingnition problem? I watched and reterminate like 5 different grounds, new ignition module. It started and drove for 4 days now the exact same issue.
It did on mine.
I have this same Truck and a 2013 Impala 3500cc that just quit starting 1 day every wire harness connector along with the all the grounds were loose took forever to go through eventually fired up like nothing was ever wrong
Eventually did replace all relays involved with the ignition system and starter the loose wiring put undue stress on the relays
Well said thank you
I got 2003 shut it off will not start back up none of the gages is working everthing else work what do I need to check
Your a genius. Thank u so much.
Thank you that will save me a headache.
Thank you very much
u sound like bill clinton lol. Thanks for the vid though.
i have a 2003 silverado it starts and run fine but i will be driving down the road and the radio will quit and all the dash lites come one and the gauges quit but the truck keeps running fine then after a while all the lites go out except the security lite and the gauges start working again then after you shut it off when you start it back up everything is find but the other day it would start then shut off so i let it sit for 8 hours then it started right up my question is would this problem make the dash quit like it does
I would get in behind the dash area and start wiggling wires to see if I can reproduce it. Same with the fuse box, clean/replace fuses, etc. I don't know. But if you find out let us all know. Thanks.
My 2001 Chevy suburban has power when I turn the ignition switch, but it won't give a sound when I try to crank it. Anybody know what it could be?
Have you pulled the starter and bench tested it? Or at least checked to see if you have power down to the silenoid?
Crank fuse
Great overview. I've recently pulled out the ignition system form a 2001 Yukon so it all made sense. Any idea what would cause the key to not release? Shifter works fine and I can start the vehicle, but after that, I can only turn the key back as far as the ACC. I can't get it to turn to the lock position so I can remove the key. It's not good for a battery overnight as you can imagine. Thanks again for the tips!
Have to tried cranking back on the steering wheel to release it? I know mine would hang up from time to time and that is how I pulled the key loose.
@@fixityourselfdummy9953 I've tried everything I can think of with the steering wheel and shifter. I read that there is a manual release hole under the steering column you can put a screwdriver in to release the key. I'm going to see if I can hack that button to keep it depressed. Thanks for the reply!
@@mijohnst
Your First Consideration would be, if you can still make it to the start position, you can start by pulling the old lock cylinder out, using the old key and replacing it with a new lock cylinder and key!
Your Second Consideration would be that the plastic gearing in the Ignition Housing (the part the lock cylinder fits into) might be kaput. You may have to remove it anyway to get your old cylinder and key out and your new cylinder and key back in!
Did you have the start and shut-off like the VATS symptoms? My '99 just started doing that. I have to go thru the relearn procedure daily... Going to check ground anyway. Thanks for sharing. Don't let haters prevent you from posting more. Thanks!
Thank you!!!!
Why dose my ignition stay stuck in the crank position and i cant shut off to pull out the key
That sounds like a faulty ignition switch/tumbler. Possibly a return spring issue(?).
Mine is an 02, Silverado
Battery is good, bit NOTHING gets power. Lights, horn, etc. With key in it has a buzz under dash on drivers side. The buzz stops when turnin the key, temove the key, buzz goes. I had to disconn the battery to stop the buzzing- but if you flip the headlights to on position the buzz quiets or stops. No dash lights, or any lights come on.
I dunno if its a relay or ignition.
Wulfy
I don't know on that one. However, when you do the trouble shooting post what you find out (good or bad) so everyone will learn what to do in the same or similar situation.
Thank you !!
Way to keep it simple..... eventually, hope this works for me when I get home tonight.
Thanks For the Video...!! Sorry You Had to go through all of that Misery....for just a Faulty Engine Ground ,Directly from the Battery. But... This was useful...and Good Maintenance Info. That Should Be Checked, and Cleaned Properly...from time to Time...!! I have a Request..... SINCE You have Installed Such Flamboyant / Pretty Red Ignition Coils ...on Both Banks...Could You Show us ( with Your Beautiful Camera ...). Exactly---. Close ups.... Of How to Tackle the " Misfire Condition on a Cylinder...an Easy to See One.... ( R&R the Ignition Coil, Sparkplug,And Hopefully...the Procedure to R&R the Injector ...AS OTHER VIDEOS DO NOT SHOW ANYTHING ABOUT THE REMOVAL, AND REPLACEMENT, SO THAT THE VIEWERS CAN SEE IT CLEARLY...AND UNDERSTAND THE PROCEDURES...WITH THE CLIPS...HOLDING THINGS TOGETHER... DISCONNECTING / CONNECTORS....WITHIUT BREAKING OFF THE CLIPS...
CURRENTLY, I MUST GET BUSY DOING ALL OF THIS ON MY OWN...WITH LITTLE KNOWLEDGE....BUT I HAVE A MISFIRE ON MY 1999 SILVERADO ,5.3L. Cylinder # 2 . I will try to do it the Layman's way...to figure out which Component is Bad, and Needs Replaced...to Stop the Misfire...by Removing Everything on #2 & switching to #4 cyl. Then Watch My Codes to see if it the Misfire Transfers to #4. Hopefully it is Not a Burned Intake Valve...causing Compression / Misfire ( Computer Compensation Problems....). I have Been Learning Bits and Pieces ..from All of the Videos... For a Week Now....10/15/23...Bill in L.A., Calif. Also, My 2000 Yukon xl was Broken into...thieves Destroyed my Ignition Switch, and Most Likely the Ignition Housing will need to be Replaced...and " Re- Learned ". / Procedure Followed for 39 min. ( I really Don't Know if I will Succeed.... As I don't have a Calm Area...to Park..and Work on it Properly...This Has Been Very Stressful...and Traumatic.... Any Comments...?? Please Respond.... Thanks, Bill, in L.A. I truly Hope You Make an Explicit / Clear Video...on the ( R&R ) of the Firing / cyl. Components....I have to Try to Do Mine....Now.....
Brilliant!!!
My 2000 Silverado will turn over but won’t fire they the coil packs. Any suggestions?
@Jon Hayes were you able to find the issue?
Excellent
I can get underneath and jump the starter and it'll start but it won't start with the key the power has to be on with the key I jump the starter fires right up just want to start with the key
Did the dash light up even though the ground was loose?
Yes!
Ok so I’ve put on a new starter, new ignition switch on my 95 Chevy Dually will start however if I drive it a long distance it gets hot and won’t restart until its cooled off. Anybody have something on this?
If your starter heat shield is missing ( as often is) or even mis- mounted will cause the symptoms you describe.
So anyway, how do you fix this?
did ya switch spots of the ground
No, but I tighten the fool out of the existing bolt. And I am considering adding an additional grounding strap. I would think the redundancy would only help, not hurt.
I'm going thru the same situation. My Chevy 1500 won.t turn over.and I bought a new battery for it .and still won.t turn over.
It's worth checking the ground wire connection to the engine block to see if it has become loose. Thanks
I have a 2001 gmc 2500hd 6.6
Turned off at gas station, 15 min came back turned the key, it turned over started then quickly died. It would not restart or even click after that, but never lost any power from the batteries. Ignition or start issue?
It almost sounds like an ignition issue. I would wonder if the battery volts still the same for starting requirements? Some of the obvious things that happens with these trucks is the Fuel Pump goes out (Located inside the gas tank, a booger to get to. Six bolts holds the bed on the truck on. Loosen and jack up bed or remove to lift out old tank pump), Starter has a bad field (Or just goes out), or the Battery is being pulled down by some sort of draw (Can check with a meter). Ignition Switch (Starter switch in the wheel column - See my vid on what it looks like - Easy to change out) Sometimes (Rare) the computer goes out and acts up, but not very often. Did you still have enough battery power? The wiring (To/From Starter - Inc. the ground - Rare, but happened to me, see my vid on that one).
Chevy had bad grounds everywhere... especially the one between the body and engine. Run as ground wire from the body to the alternator mount bolt. Abandon the existing one. Creates a ground loop
I have a 02 Silverado. The front end is completely brand new everything. Here's my problem. When I go to start it the starter won't shut off. The truck wants to start but the damn starter won't shut off
Check to see if the starter is binding or shimmed correctly. It sounds like the gear is sticking. You can also spray some grease on the spring return area of the gear shaft helps a little bit too.
Thanks
Thank you.. make more Chevy videos
I feel like bill Clinton is narrating this
Hi i might be having the same problem im not by any means a person who knows anything about trucks bit i have a 4 door 2001 1500 chevy siverado and the starter & battery were replaced the ground was checked to be shure it was ground properly ( the truck has been in one spot for about 2 weeks now ) and when i try to start it it shows signs of wanting to start but its like its not getting enough power what can that be? Thank you and have a good day
Ps. Thanks for your vid it kinda helps me learn a lil
When you check the ground, get underneath and actually find where the grounding strap connects to the block of the motor. And put a socket on it and see if it is real tight (if you haven't already, that is...). Or remove the bolt and clean it and around it too (lots of oil drips down there). The reason why I say this is my truck would start when it was cold. It would kinda struggle, but it would start none the less. However, when the thing heated up, I guess that bolt (metal) expanded and it would lose more of its ground and I would be at the gas pump (or wherever) and could not get it started back. But when we went back to get it (after it had cooled down), it would start, LOL! So, you can see how much of a headache this was to figure out WHAT was going on. Otherwise, you could have a drain on your battery that is something other than this issue. You can do a battery drain check with a meter to see what might be (or what circuit) it could be on. HINT: I would always check the radio, cigarette lighter or towing lights (assessory) circuits first. They are usually prone to be a contributor to circuit drains, esp. with aftermarket radios and bad installs of trailer light hook-ups.
James Z thank you sir I really appreciate ima use this info and hopefully after work I can ask for my pops to help ( only 21 just started life ) again thank you have a wonderful day
Ground is the most important part of an electrical system. I have a 95 suburban that kept me puzzled for 3 months. It would run great for a few weeks then just quit going down the highwaty. Would sit for a bit and would start and go for ever how long it would go til one day i was going through the woods with it and she went down. Determined i did everything possible in the wioods cuz it would not start. I get rides to the part store back and forth and nothing worked. Pick up coil,coil,distributer cap i was losing it just didnt make sense til i went back the next day and walked up on it and my fuel pump was running but no key in it.🤔 Wth! Couldnt make it go off so i went to pull the fuse and when i moved the fuse box it quit. 🤔 Come to find out testing the box the ground was loose. The fuel pump would run with loose ground but solid ground it would not. I cut the ground and relocated it still driving with not any more pronlem. Was bout 5 years ago
Try South Main Auto Channel
videos on Chevy look up videos on voltage drop .
Make a long wire thick or use multiple
Wires to alligator clips
Now you have a jumper wire use that to jump a ground when you're having a problem once the problem resolves found the correct ground
My alarm keeps going off have a new battery car won't start the dashboard go slowly 2 reading level but won't start alarm keep going off
Passlock security problem?
Once I cut the smoking wire the lights got bright again
So how you take it off
If you are talking about the ignition switch assembly or starter?
Modern vehicles don't have ground issues??? I cannot believe he said that!!
I'm going through the same thing now wish me luck
whitehamma 😂😂😂 same checked everything on the wire diagram except the ignition switch and the ground bout to check the ground now
The key cylinder is easy to replace, you just have to have new keys.
Brooo istg I think this might be my problem
My mechanic was having some guy who specializes in security system thinking that was the problem come check out my 01 Tahoe. I’m bout to go over show him this video of specifically where this bolt his so hopefully he can remove it clean it and that will solve my 5 day headache... I’ll be back with results
How'd it go?
Or something like that will act like a like a short
Biil Clinton LoL vote for you 😂
Painful video to Watch......I Pushed Through it, and He Is Correct!!......OK, Add a Good Ground.....
Wow after buying a new starter and replacing my ignition switch I see this. What a dumbass I am
Way too much unnecessary rambling.
That's what my lady says too at times! Lol. Sorry, My flaw.
No shit, I fell asleep while watching and forgot why I downloaded this
You said you don't want to take long and you just keep talking...
Just do what you was going to do
U ain’t no dummy bro Chevy just got bored and threw us some un called for challenges lmao..I still like my hd but my lord help us
Good God Man, are you some kind of church preacher if not that would be a good job for you.
Fosho