2005 Chevy Colorado How to fix electrical issues. Power Stays on after key is removed & door closed
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- Опубліковано 12 вер 2024
- This addresses some of the electrical issues owners of these trucks may experience Colorado or GMC Canyon. How come the power to the radio and dash stays on after the key is removed and the driver has opened and closed the door. This condition will weaken the battery and leave you stranded if not corrected.
Can't Let Her Die DIY investigates, diagnoses, and has a few laughs while showing you how to correct the problem so that you can avoid expenses repair cost and keep your Colorado / Canyon on the road...because we can't afford to let her die. You don't need the dealership or a mechanic. You Got This!
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I dropped down to a different auto salvage yard and found the boot for the door ajar sensor. The good fellas down there said you drive a 2005 Colorado? ...you'll be back and said no charge for the boot. I love it! That's how you get repeat business. Cheers!
"You have a first gen colorado? You'll be back soon!"
lol
I noticed sometimes my radio stays on as well, so maybe this is my issue. Hasn't cause me any problems (yet) but life is long... Thanks for the video!
My truck was doing this occasionally but now it has progressed to absolutely nothing when I turn the ignition. No idea if it related.
I get no lights, no clicks, nothing. But, if I open and close either door (my wife came up with the solution and she knows nothing, like nothing about cars), it will get full power back and start. But it is inconsistent on which door works, most of the time the drivers door fixes it. Sometimes I have to do it twice. Sometimes just turning the key on and off works. Sometimes I get a click. Sometimes the tac and speedo quiver, even going negative, but nothing else happens.
I love my Colorado, I got 358,000 miles on it but it scares me that its gonna strand us somewhere.
And, the 4 wheel drive will engage randomly while driving. I pulled the fuses to fix that problem and don't go off road anymore.
Nice channel, good job.
This is a guess only Andy...Unfortunately, you may need a new ignition mechanism. The ignition has a tendency to wear out. I had my ignition replaced by the dealer a long time ago before I was making videos. I believe the dealer needs to re-program the new ignition/key/anti-theft system. That would explain the intermittent nature of it. Next time it doesn't work just tap on the ignition, wiggle the key, see if you can effect it that way. Perhaps you should call the dealer and get some info on that ignition replace job, discuss the symptoms and see if they agree. Their Info is free.
Sorry Bud, let us know how it works out or not so others can benefit. Cheers!
358,000 miles...Way-to-go! Congrats Andy
very helpful, glad you made the vid. i have been searching the world wide wed for over a year trying to find a fix. i was going to install a battery disconnect but now i wont have to. Thank you!!
I’ve had the same issue with my Colorado for the past three years. About once a week I’ve had to jump it in the morning andI didn’t have a clue what would cause the issue. After doing some research that got me nowhere I came across this video. Mine were also loose so time will tell if it’s fixed or not but at least I have a starting point. Thankyou so much .
Thanks, I like your Comment Pcv Valve. Yeah, it is so weird walking away from your truck and the radio is still on. I think you have fixed at least some of your issues. Congrats!
Epic dad line. "My kids drive this truck and if I barely catch it, i KNOW the kids wont." Lol
This has been a recurring issue for me, this really helped me. Thank you
Thanks for your comment
Cheers!
@@cantletherdiediy1050 Hi sir, Here is the big question, what that switch got to do whit the radio, thanks to your video I was able to fix my problem.
@@Sultan-qc8gl If the door switch is loose and not functioning, like mine, then when you turn the truck off & open the door (the failing door ajar switch still tells the truck the door is closed so the truck continues playing the radio until the driver's door ajar switch tells the BCM (Body Control Module) that the driver has left and the BCM turns the radio off in response to the signal coming from the door ajar switch.
Ur constant wire is hooked up to ur power
Thank you so much some mechanic tore everything apart to fix it and thanks to you maybe I can finally fix it🙏🙏🙏
Nice I'll be trying this, so tired of disconnecting and reconnecting my battery all the time.
Oh Shannon, that would be such a pain! I hope it is your door sensor. Tighten that puppy up and your good to go! Good luck!
Omg so funny when you said gmc canyon
O8 I have no clue the video was a canyon.....thanks man .....
I am having the same problem with my 08 GMC canyon...glad you did this video.
Thank you so much for these videos. Thank you for not being super flashy and following all this trendy BS on UA-cam. Your content is truly what UA-cam used to be
Hi sir, has anyone told you you look like will Clark who play for the giants 👍
Thanks for the video. I had the same issue on my 2005 Colorado
My ‘05 Canyon has been one electrical issue after another (I’m the original owner). Mechanically, it’s been a great little truck but the constant electrical issues really soured me on General Motors products.
i fixed this issue on my step dads 05 canyon all the wires were broken off and you would have to open passenger side door to get radio to turn off i just soldered on more wired fixed the connection. and its been good ever since. another thing with this truck is the powered locks stop working when it was really cold this winter. i fixed the wiring issue in 2019. its was the back door on drivers side.
mine wont even go off when i open the passenger door i legit bought a portable battery jumper today, lol, PARANOID.
Exact same thing is happening to mines.. i have to open the passenger door to turn off radio.. wat can i do???
@@faddawes2509 think the wire harness on your rear drivers side door is severed you will need to join the wires to fix it that issue.
Mine does the same thing except the light stays on under the p park light.
I have a 2008 F150 doing the same thing. I will check to see if this will fix mine! I will let you know. Thanks!
Does yours have the radio with the 6 cd changer ???
That’s what ran my battery down staying on
Thanks great video
No, mine has only one cd player but you may have the same problem. The door ajar switch may be loose and no longer functioning. The door ajar switch tells the BCM (Body Control Module) that you have left the vehicle and it stops energizing the radio/CD player and dash. If that door ajar switch is loose enough to not be grounded, then it fails to function and your radio/CD player stays on after you leave...which drains the battery. I hope that is your problem because it is an easy fix. Keep on Truck'n Dale!
Other than his weird, borderline creepy smile I like this new to me channel.
Thank you so much. This solved the problem in our 2014 Colorado.
I Love hearing that!! Thanks for the Great Feedback. Have fun with your 2014 Colorado!
Thank YOU !! I have an 07 Colorado. extended cab .. radio not shutting off when door opened, Woohoo! On my cab door ( just ran out and looked) there is a rubber boot ! Am betting there might be a switch under there !!!! Soon as it warms up a bit, Me gona pull that lil rubber boot off and see if that is the switch ! Thank YOU ! I now have a place to start looking for the problem. :) Kimmy
I love helping people like you Kizzy. I get excited when I fix electrical problems cause they can be so hard to figure out. I cheered too when I realized the switch was loose and I may be able to fix it for Free! I'm happy for you. Cheers!
Now I know what to check for
Yeah, check it out. It could be an easy free fix.Cheers!
I am having same issue with my truck i have an 05 chevy avalanche I was originally told it was the aftermarket radio, than my dad mentioned that it might be my key switch just staying on accessory edge, so started looking up, seeing a lot of the door ajar lock assembly which is a good possibility since I don't think my chimes are working telling me that my keys are still in my ignition with the engine off but going to check this first, so many possibilities but definitely have a dead battery right now
My wife's 05 colorado thinks the key is still in and it too keeps the radio on and will set the alarm off eventually
I have a Chevy trax 2020 . Have this issue so will give this a try? Also told radio may need an update?
Just bought a 2006 Tahoe and realized the radio was on when I got back in. I just got out and opened the rear door and realized the problem went away
I have the same problem with 04 expedition how can I fix this problem
Switch comes with boot. They are $7.20 for OE on Amazon
I got a question about a 2005 Chevy Colorado have you ever had a problem with the output seal of the transmission where the drive shaft goes in that seal seems to have came out and I was just asking if I can put that seal back in myself or does the drive shaft have to come all the way out or what would even cause that
ricky gregg Hi Ricky,
No, I have not come across that issue. I would contact a transmission shop and ask that question Ricky...I would not want to speculate on that. There are lots of transmission guys that might be able to advise you on that
Let us know what you learn
Cheers!
this will fix your radio staying on but i have a similar problem but mine goes off and comes back on this will noit fix that the door button wont turn my ignition on it doescontrol the delay of it turning off
Is your ignition worn and/or the key?
You may have a dirty ignition, that's shorting. Spray electrical contact cleaner into key port, run it back and forth a bunch of times.
Torque or double star.
I tried tightening them but the radio still won’t shut off after i turn the car off. What do i do?
A little late but i figured it out, i have the extended cab, which at times have issues with the wiring harness splitting on the suicide doors. I fixed this by splicing the black and grey wire together. This may also trigger an airbag light, but this was not the case for me.
okay, so i just bought a 05 gmc canyon and i put my old radio in it from my sierra and its doing the exact same thing, but the factory radio does not do this, we tried putting a wire with the radio fuse it didnt work we unplugged some fuses to see if thats it and still nothing, so any ideas anyone??
The problem i have is the radio won't come on in the 🌄 but will work later in the day.
Well of course it won't work. The radio is still sleeping
350,000 miles
Excellent, keep up the Great Work!
358,000 on my 04. But lots of electric gremlins kicking in.
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