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Re: chevy colorado door locks [flacondo]
by ECR223
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Mar 17, 2009 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: flacondo (Mar 16, 2009 6:40 am)
Yeah, they said my switch had a short, so that's why it worked intermittently. So hopefully the problem will now be over. I think the receipt said the switch was about $300 or so. Don't have it in front of me at the moment though, so don't quote me on that....
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- #200 of 249
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04 colorado not starting
by tbunch
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Mar 27, 2009 (2:49 pm)
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hey everyone,
I recently found this site, i have a 2004 colorado, ext cab 2wd with 78,000 miles.., about 4months ago, i went to a friends house and the truck ran fine, when i started to leave it would just turn over and kinda shake a little bit i tried for 10 mins and nothing it would just spin over. Well the next day i went up with a mechanic and he told me to try it and wouldnt ya know it fired right up and ran fine. well i thought it was just a fluke because it ran great until yesterday it did the exact same thing again, i let it sit over nite and it started fine, i just dont want to get stuck somewhere and my dealer said they could only fix the problem if it was doing it when i brought it in, this is kinda stupid cause to bring it in i have to start the thing.. lol , any help would be appreciated.
TBunch
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- #201 of 249
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [tbunch]
by burnthecanyon
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Mar 27, 2009 (6:13 pm)
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Replying to: tbunch (Mar 27, 2009 2:49 pm)
What the problem seemed to be with mine was a misinstalled immobilizer. Apparently with the trucks there is some tricky wiring to be done if you add stuff like a immobilizer and a command start like I did. I found a electrical mechanic god that swapped it out 2 weeks ago and I have had no problems since *crossong fingers*. So if you have any mysterious starting and running issues, I suggest finding an electrical guy and get it checked so you don't go thru what I did.
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- #202 of 249
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [burnthecanyon]
by tbunch
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Mar 27, 2009 (10:26 pm)
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Replying to: burnthecanyon (Mar 27, 2009 6:13 pm)
thanks for your reply,
i dont have anything like that on mine, i dont even have power windows or locks, its ran fine for a year, until i had the first time it wouldnt start, when it runs.. it runs fine, no missing or surging or anything.
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- #203 of 249
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [tbunch]
by robl6210
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Mar 28, 2009 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: tbunch (Mar 27, 2009 2:49 pm)
I have the I-5 engine with 77,000 miles on it (previous Union Pacific Railroad truck that idled a lot) - I recommend you retain a good independent technician with electrical/new car dealership experience. I recently had a loose connector on a module under the glove box that first caused the headlights and turn signals to stop working, and second, finally caused the engine not to start at all.
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [tbunch]
by hcoombs
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Apr 10, 2009 (4:42 pm)
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Replying to: tbunch (Mar 27, 2009 2:49 pm)
TBunch: I have had the same problem with my 2004 Colorado. It occurred 3 times in the 5 years I have owned it. In the manual, under "passlock", it states that you can wait 10 minutes and try to start it again and this works for me. However, I would like to find an answer to the problem. Have you spoken to or written to anyone at Chevrolet to get an answer? I did take it to my dealership 6 mos ago and they put it on the analyzer and then told me I should replace the ignition switch module to the tune of $400+. I chose not to do that. The manual also cautions you not to leave the starter engaged once it starts. I have noticed at the times this happened that the starter seemed to stay engaged even though I released the switch key. This may have something to do with the passlock disabling the fuel system, which is what it does. HCoombs
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- #205 of 249
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [hcoombs]
by tbunch
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Apr 10, 2009 (9:38 pm)
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Replying to: hcoombs (Apr 10, 2009 4:42 pm)
what exactly is the passlock? i dont have power locks or any type of alarm?, and yes sometimes it seems as if it still wants to start even after i turn the key back
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [slr777]
by slr777
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Apr 11, 2009 (5:23 am)
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Replying to: slr777 (Nov 25, 2008 3:13 pm)
I was waiting for the weather to get better as this truck is my only transportation I thought I would ride my harley while I get my truck fixed. I told my wife to get it set up to take the truck in with in the next 2 weeks. On 4-7-09 it was a warm afternoon and I stop and got gas got back in the truck and went to roll down the window and it worked I sat at the stop light rolling drivers side window up and down 10 times like a kid. When I got home and and used the key fob to lock and un lock everything is working????? Has not worked since Nov. Now all the sudden starts working I am not going to mess woith taking it back into the dealer I am just going to wait until I change battery or what ever. Dealers act like they never heard of this and in 2 minutes I can google and find many who have had the same symptoms. Just glad it started working.
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- #207 of 249
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [slr777]
by slr777
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Apr 11, 2009 (5:25 am)
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Replying to: slr777 (Apr 11, 2009 5:23 am)
sorry little out of context but this is a follow up to my Nov 25-08 posts
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [slr777]
by flacondo
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Apr 11, 2009 (5:56 am)
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Replying to: slr777 (Apr 11, 2009 5:23 am)
I posted this same problem, last year. When the weather was warm, everything worked. When the weather was cold, the power door locks and driver's power window would NOT work. Yours may continue to work all Summer, but when Winter returns, the problem will reappear. The only permanent solution is to replace the driver's side power window/door lock switch assembly. If not in warranty, it's very expensive. This is certainly a frequent problem by many Colorado and Canyon owners, but GM won't acknowledge.
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