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#662 of 1497 My '99 5.7 has a security system glitch.. by jjuarez Sep 17, 2005 (4:53 pm)
Hope you guys can help here. My truck randomly refuses to start and the security light on the dash flashes. Called Chevy roadside, said it will always reset if given time. That was comforting. Does it a lot. If I had a dime for every time,I could finance my next tank of gas. Hate it at the pumps or when I need to get to work!  Note that when the blessed light burns steady on the dash, the truck will start but the system is disabled, also comforting. I live in the sticks and don't mind the disable thing, but this refusing to start isn't working well for me.(It's a long way to work from here) Apparently the system, when enabled, cuts the fuel to the engine. Any way I can just keep the *#$^ thing in the "disable mode" ? I tried to pull the fuse, since it seems to work with other problems,temporarily. No dice. Engine won't even click!  Some of these solutions above are amazing. Can anyone fascinate me on this one? Replies to this message: 2jnelvis (Sep 20, 2005 4:45 pm) chevyss (Sep 21, 2005 2:34 pm)
#663 of 1497 Re: rolandt [rolandt] by edmundsuser Sep 19, 2005 (5:44 am)
Replying to: rolandt (Sep 16, 2005 6:36 pm) This just started for me this weekend, twice..brake pedal goes to the floor, truck seems to keep rolling, I have to pump the pedal to get it to stop. 2002 silverado with 35k on it. Warm day, about 78 degrees. Had been driving around awhile.
#664 of 1497 Rolandt, Edmundsuser & Jiuarez by rayt2 Sep 19, 2005 (11:41 am)
Try the "Maitenanace & Repair" board with these problems (copy and paste the question from here to that board) Put the question out to user named "Opatience" he seems to be pretty good with helping out on problems. He does not visit this board though.   Copy and paste his response once you get it to this board.   Good Luck   Ray T.
#665 of 1497 speedo o4 by roughneck Sep 19, 2005 (12:43 pm)
ihess       I had my speedo replaced too free of charge. When I had mine done in march the dealer told me of many people with the same problem and it was taking months to get the parts. Maybee Chevy should send out a recall.
#666 of 1497 Failing to Start by painted Sep 19, 2005 (3:46 pm)
I have a 96 Chevy p/u with Vortec 8. Over past 3 months, sometimes I go out the truck will start and sometimes it just keeps turning but won't crank. A year ago, the check engine lite came on and they told me it was the crank shaft position sensor, put a new one in but we never could get the check engine lite to go out. Over the past 3 months, we have put a new fuel pump on the truck, a new ignition module, another crank shaft position sensor and today again it has decided not to crank. Has anybody had this problem or have any suggestions. I can't afford to keep taking it to the repair shop, the mechanic finally said he was experimenting by swapping out parts until the truck cranked. I have talked to several other automotive repair shops and most of them don't want to touch the truck. Replies to this message: 92chevyman (Sep 24, 2005 7:57 pm)
#667 of 1497 Re: My '99 5.7 has a security system glitch.. [jjuarez] by 2jnelvis Sep 20, 2005 (4:45 pm)
Replying to: jjuarez (Sep 17, 2005 4:53 pm) Does this always happen with the same key and did you have this key cut? The security system takes a reading from the key and this could be giving some problems. When I put in my remote start I had to bye and install a device that copies the key signature to start it without a key.
#668 of 1497 Battery Display Goes on/off on in a C/K 1500 by radio4 Sep 18, 2005 (1:21 pm)
I drive a 2001 Silverado 4.8 size of engine. With 26Km on the engine.Recently while driving the "battery display" will stay on for a few seconds then go off. The cycle repeats every 4-7 seconds but never stays constantly on. A check with my FLUKE VOM while the engine is operating shows the alternator reads 14.25 volts at the battery terminals with minor changes of +.2 volts. The OEM battery "green" eye indicator is green with 12.4Vdc open curcuit and raises to 14.26 vdc when the truck engine is operating.The meter shows a good DC with next to nothing AC from the alternator P lead to the batterey Any ideas on how to fix.
#669 of 1497 Re: ABS/BRAKE/LOW COOLANT/LOW FUEL [creaseguard] by silverado2001 Sep 20, 2005 (5:41 pm)
Replying to: creaseguard (Aug 31, 2005 5:01 pm) The dealer says it is the EBCM (electronic break control module) which I believe it most likely is, but they also said it was leaking coolant, and it is not. To have the dealer fix it would cost about $1K. I have been looking into doing it myself. There are people who rebuild the modules, and from what I understand, you do not have to open the hydraulics to do it. It is in a tight place on top of the ABS pump. The low coolant light was due to slightly low fluid level (my fault). The fuel gage will have to wait. Replies to this message: rayt2 (Sep 21, 2005 11:50 am)
#670 of 1497 So what next.... by bigzt88 Sep 20, 2005 (7:58 pm)
Hi all....   Well, I figured out what the "odd" sounds were coming from my truck. It turns out that I had an exhaust leak. I got a glass pack (on my 89 silverado...v8) hooked to a y pipe with duals. It sounds pretty good. It isnt to loud, but it has a nice compressed growl. It was what I was looking for. Anyway, I am wondering what I should do next.   I am wanting to make this a racing truck. The only problem is that I have an automatic transmission, and am afraid of putting on things like super chargers and what not. I dont want to screw anything up, ya know?   As far as looks go, I was wanting to scoop my hood. I was told that this was very stupid to do unless you had something to fit in there....Because it would slow the performance of your truck down.   So what can I do to make my truck a racing truck...It is basically stock, and it can haul. I killed a v6 cheyenne the other night....It really surprised everyone, and was told with just a few mods, my truck could be an awesome truck to take to the strip.   Any suggestions?
#671 of 1497 Re: ABS/BRAKE/LOW COOLANT/LOW FUEL [silverado2001] by rayt2 Sep 21, 2005 (11:50 am)
Replying to: silverado2001 (Sep 20, 2005 5:41 pm) Go here http://www.absfixer.com/ If your mechanically adapt you can do this yourself. The ABS module is under the truck on drivers side frame rail. D.I.Y instructions are on the website also.   Ray T.

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