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04-29-2006, 05:47 PM
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03 Envoy does not start
I have a 03 Envoy that does not start at all, completely dead! I have replaced the battery, checked the fuzes, alternator, starter etc...The funny thing that happens when I put the key in and turn is that the Speedometer and other gauges go crazy. All the other electrical things such as lights, and radio work fine. I also can't put the car in gear to tow it, so I am outta luck. I was doing some post readings and noticed that the ignition switch has been causing similar problems. I have ordered one since both me and the car are in a place that has no GMC dealers nearby. Does anyone know how to test the problem and/or replace the switch?
Thanks Mark |
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05-12-2006, 01:04 PM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
Last night my 02 Envoy did the exact same thing as the original poster. Now it's just completely dead, has a new battery and now the key is even stuck. I can't get it out or put the car in neutral to back it up.
I tried jumping the battery but nothing. HELP! Is there anything I can do to take the key out of the ignition? Now its just completely stuck... I can turn it to try to start but the car is completely dead. I cant turn it all the way back to get it out...  So the SUV is just sitting in the driveway and I can't take it to the shop to get looked at. |
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05-12-2006, 02:11 PM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
I couldn't believe it, but it turned out to be the ignition switch, about $35.00. I replaced it and it started right up!!! Anyway, I ended up doing the job myself and it wasn't too difficult, it's up to you if you want the dealer to do it. The whole process took me about 2 hours or so. Turning the key on and off, will not help fix the problem...
I bought a Haynes guide and it walked me through the process pretty easily. One I disabled the SRS and took off the steering wheel and column covers, the switch was right there and replacing it was a piece of cake. My key was also stuck in the ignition; once I removed all that stuff, there was a little metal button that I pushed in and the key came right out......Hope this helps |
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05-12-2006, 05:28 PM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
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11-26-2007, 01:44 AM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
Hello, I have this same problem this morning when I put in the key and turn it to RUN position it doesn't start but it turns to that position, it wasn't the battery. its got to do something with my ignition switch i believed!!!...please help if u experienced this problem and had it fixed!!!......
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#10
11-26-2007, 11:59 AM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
I fixed it and it works like a champ. I actually bought the switch from a dealer, so I assume it was a factory OEM switch. It only cost about $35.00. If you read my other post, it was fairly easy to do using the Haynes guide. One thing I did discover afterward was ensuring that the teeth in the switch are set to the right position, I had it set one tooth off and it kept the battery power on after I turned off the vehicle. Good luck
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11-27-2007, 12:51 AM
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Re: 03 Envoy does not start
Oh great stuff, this morning when my car was still sitting in the lot, I called the deal and they sent the mechanic over to see what the problem was and he figured it out. It was the ignition switch/cylinder block. The connector in that unit wasn't attach to each other so he took everything apart and had it attach it tightly and now the car is starting fine...like u said there is a teeth for that ignition switch, and its gotta be in the right position..Thanks for your info by the way!!!
Andy.. |
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