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#271 of 362 Re: car just stopped working [holliday_k] by jpm1145 Oct 28, 2008 (4:37 am)
Replying to: holliday_k (Oct 27, 2008 2:23 pm) First thing to do is to charge the battery or get a jump and see if it starts. If it does, then we can go a little further.
#272 of 362 Re: car just stopped working [holliday_k] by ray80 Oct 28, 2008 (4:53 am)
Replying to: holliday_k (Oct 27, 2008 2:23 pm) Nice combination of troubles you have, all of which could be BCM related (though it may not be BCM itself. As jpm suggested it may be battery if its still the original (electronics can be very sensitive to flucuations in voltage). The only times I've had the key get locked were do to bad cable connection to battery (would try to start it, hear a click then key would lock). The cable connection to underhood fuse box could be suspect also. It appears you saw my post with the leaky sunroof and how I fixed it by running heater on high (directing to floor) with the 2 covers on either side of console removed (Problem has yet to return)
#273 of 362 thanks by holliday_k Oct 28, 2008 (2:55 pm)
thank everyone so much. i don't know much about cars. i will get my dad to come by and give me a charge. i think it is the original battery. This has been a good help. thank you sooo much.
#274 of 362 2003 aztek batteries galore by belloli Dec 06, 2008 (1:20 pm)
I need some help! I have a 2003 pontiac aztek with 75k miles on it. the first two years were great. since then, it eats batteries.   about 3 years ago, it needed a jump. I tried jumping it by attaching the cables to the fuse box jump connection (I don't know what that's called properly) and grounding the other cable. it made a loud pop when I tried to start it.   so I called AAA and they came out and tested it and I bought the AAA battery. since then, it has had 6 batteries installed. yes, you read that right, 6 batteries. approximately every 6 months, it dies (without notice what-so-ever, but always, thank God, at home) and when tested, the battery shows a dead cell. AAA then replaces it under warranty.   so, along the way, I had the alternator replaced. no change. then I posted to this forum, and it was recommended that I change the Body Control Module. did that, too. one big change since that happened, however. now the battery no longer shows a dead cell, but just that it needs a jump. so it now takes a jump, where it didn't before. better, yes. but now it needs a jump ONCE A WEEK. the BCM was replaced about 3 months ago and did fine, but in the last three weeks, it's needed a jump each week.   what on earth is going on here? we actually really like this car, but this is maddening. what will solve this? please, help!
#275 of 362 aztek battery diet by djo611 Dec 08, 2008 (3:44 pm)
I have not received an answer to my problem on this site, but I have some info that may help. I replaced the battery and so far no problems. Note: before I replaced the BCM I was replacing a battery once a year. Every time, the battery tested bad. With this latest issue the dealer tested the bcm and said the battery was weak. I went to the parts store and they claimed the battery tested good. I purchased a new battery anyway. So far I have had no problems. (two months) My son-in-law is my mechanic (Has all the cert.and experience 20 years) and suggested measuring the current draw on the battery when the car is sleeping. Check the charging voltage. Check the wiring for corrosion under the air cleaner and inside the console. Check for shorting. Another interesting note: there are two different BCM part numbers in use for the same vehicle. There is a host of postings on this site you should read about electrical problems with Azteks. I will let you know if my battery fails in the next few months. If I learn any new info I will post it. Good luck BCM #15235418, #15143352 Replies to this message: belloli (Dec 15, 2008 9:05 pm)
#276 of 362 Re: aztek battery diet [djo611] by belloli Dec 15, 2008 (9:05 pm)
Replying to: djo611 (Dec 08, 2008 3:44 pm) Thanks for the post. I didn't know there were two parts numbers for the BCM. It's at the dealer now for more diagnostics. It now requires a jump every morning. This is maddening...
#277 of 362 Electrical Problem in 2001 Aztek by jwrange Dec 23, 2008 (7:55 am)
I have been having a problem with my Aztek, such as the headlights will not turn off with the auto setting or when you lock the doors. They stay on & I have to shut them off manually. Then I have the problem where I can't get the keys out off the ignition. This happens every once in a while. The mechanic figured out that it is a fuse that blows on the passenger side. It's a 10 amp fuse & I pull it out & change it. The #42 or 43 fuse on the bottom. Now on my latest trip to Florida I blew thru 10 fuses before it would start. Then the the check gages light & the brake light would flash on for a few seconds & go off. If I park on a slight incline or hill the car will blow thru the fuses if I turn it off. The car has to be on a level surface. Is all these problems related to the BCM that I have been reading about?? Also I have 186,000 miles on this car. About reading some of the other forums I have had a major blow out of the ac & everything was replaced on that. I love this car & this is the only time I at a loss for an answer. Replies to this message: ray80 (Dec 23, 2008 9:07 am)
#278 of 362 Re: Electrical Problem in 2001 Aztek [jwrange] by ray80 Dec 23, 2008 (9:07 am)
Replying to: jwrange (Dec 23, 2008 7:55 am) Thats an ugly one to try and figure out. The incline thing would really seem to indicate a short somewhere. Do you have a sunroof that may be leaking? Is the big gob of wires exiting the underhood fuse box properly routed and NOT near the accessory belt? How old is the battery?
#279 of 362 Door Lock Switches Won't Work by TexasRaider Jan 12, 2009 (1:19 pm)
OK, strange deal here. I Bought my Aztek about 1 1/2 years ago. When I bought it, the door lock buttons inside on the doors did not work, neither of them. The dealer told me it was just a relay, and I bought it right after they got it so they didn't have time to fix it. No prob, I figured, the remote fob works, I'll fix it later (got a great deal on the Aztek). Well a few weeks ago the remote broke off the key ring and got lost. I ordered a replacement, but lo and behold the programming process requires the use of the inner door lock buttons! Crap! I delved into the owners manual, and wala! There IS NO RELAY for door locks! Only a fuse, which was in perfect shape. But the remote key fob worked fine, so I know the actuators are not the problem. Why would BOTH door locks, driver & passenger, not work, but have electricity? If there is no relay and the fuse is good, too? I'm a bit lost on this one! Any suggestions? Replies to this message: bkitt (Jan 14, 2009 9:15 am)
#280 of 362 ignition by mdrfeelgoode Jan 13, 2009 (5:01 pm)
my car ignition locked my steering column locked put new one on and still wont start, lights for security come on Replies to this message: tidester (Jan 13, 2009 9:17 pm)

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