Vehicle not starting
tlv_mike
06-24-2009, 10:54 AM
Hey all. I have been reading about my problem and just want to get advice on the solution.
My 2002 Impala has not been starting the last couple of weeks. I did the wait 10 minutes thing and it has been starting. I took it to the dealership and they fixed the wires to the BCM (before I did any research).
Now my vehicle is flashing the service/battery/security light at different times. My radio gets locked and at times, my auto-headlights go off (so I have to turn them on manually). Also, my dome light stays on sometimes even though I attempt to turn them off (I usually just pull the fuse after this).
I don't know the age of the battery. I bought the car in 2007 and I have not changed the battery. I will be checking the battery today.
I believe it might be the BCM. I don't think it is the ignition switch since I am having "body" problems.
Are my assumptions correct? Thank you for your help.
My 2002 Impala has not been starting the last couple of weeks. I did the wait 10 minutes thing and it has been starting. I took it to the dealership and they fixed the wires to the BCM (before I did any research).
Now my vehicle is flashing the service/battery/security light at different times. My radio gets locked and at times, my auto-headlights go off (so I have to turn them on manually). Also, my dome light stays on sometimes even though I attempt to turn them off (I usually just pull the fuse after this).
I don't know the age of the battery. I bought the car in 2007 and I have not changed the battery. I will be checking the battery today.
I believe it might be the BCM. I don't think it is the ignition switch since I am having "body" problems.
Are my assumptions correct? Thank you for your help.
tlv_mike
06-24-2009, 12:19 PM
Forgot to add...
A/C is not working and automatic locks do not engage either.
A/C is not working and automatic locks do not engage either.
maxwedge
06-24-2009, 01:52 PM
Start with a complete battery test and look at the cable and ground ends also.
jonnik
06-25-2009, 07:05 AM
Did all these troubles start after you got it back from the dealer? If so, I would take it back with a complete list of new problems. The dealer should fix what they appear to have broken. Remind them that, as an American taxpayer, you are a majority stockholder of GM.
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