When to troubleshoot the electrical system in a Chevy Silverado?
This happens sometimes when trailer wiring has been added, causing electrical system problems. Consider having the BCM or Body Control Module replaced if your Silverado repeatedly blows out the same fuses or if it seems like you’re experiencing one electrical problem after another.
How many fuses are in a Chevy Silverado?
If the engine is your ride’s heart, the A/C is its breath, and the wheels are its hands and feet, then fuses are very much like your truck’s brain. The fuse box (es) in your Chevy Silverado contains dozens of fuses, with each controlling one or more components of your truck’s overall electrical system.
How to test shift solenoids on GM 4.3L?
In this article, I’ll show you how to test the transmission shift solenoids (specifically 1-2 solenoid and 2-3 solenoid) on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van, SUV. You’ll be surprised just how easy it is to diagnose these shift solenoids when they have failed.
Where are the four wires on a GM converter?
On the four wire lower switch, check the two wires farthest from the plunger. Check for 12 volts at both sides of the brake switch. Some GM vehicles have two electric switches on the brake pedal. One switch will have four wires and the other switch will have two wires and a vacuum hose. Connect the alligator clip of your test light to ground.
This happens sometimes when trailer wiring has been added, causing electrical system problems. Consider having the BCM or Body Control Module replaced if your Silverado repeatedly blows out the same fuses or if it seems like you’re experiencing one electrical problem after another.
Why does my GMC Silverado have no crank?
This is a fix for a known electrical issue with the 2003-2007 C/K series GM Trucks where a bad ground causes multiple issues. Such as no start, no crank, intermittent no gauges, and sometimes the theft light would stay on, and the parking lights would stay on.
Why is the transmission not shifting on my Chevy Silverado?
Take a couple of easy steps to see why your truck is not shifting. No need to panic yet. This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado GMT800 (1999-2006). Your transmission is just supposed to shift and leave you alone.
Can a Chevy Silverado go from 1st to 4th shift?
Transmission is in Limp Home Mode or has no electrical power. Also, PCM has lots of error codes. No 1st or 4th, shift 2nd to 3rd by itself when put in D or OD and locks converter: Goes into gear but sluggish like brakes are on, can manually shift to 2nd to get moving, then put in OD and truck shift 3rd as well as 4th are OK.