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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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- #204 of 249
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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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- #206 of 249
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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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- #208 of 249
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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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- #209 of 249
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [flacondo]
by slr777
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Apr 11, 2009 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: flacondo (Apr 11, 2009 5:56 am)
Yes I re call reading that. I am keeping print outs of all I find on this problem. Is there any programing involved with the driver's side power window/door lock switch assembly? its not clear to me I think I read something about that?
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- #210 of 249
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [slr777]
by flacondo
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Apr 11, 2009 (6:27 am)
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Replying to: slr777 (Apr 11, 2009 6:09 am)
NO programing required. It's a very easy swap-out, so if you have to pay for replacement, I suggest installing yourself and saving the labor cost.
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- #211 of 249
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Re: Door Lock Problem... [flacondo]
by slr777
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Apr 11, 2009 (8:24 am)
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Replying to: flacondo (Apr 11, 2009 6:27 am)
Thank you for the information.
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- #212 of 249
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Re: 04 colorado not starting [tbunch]
by hcoombs
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Apr 11, 2009 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: tbunch (Apr 10, 2009 9:38 pm)
tbunch: in my 2004 Colorado Owners Manual, Pg 2-17, it implies that all of the Colorado's are equipped with the passlock theft deterent system. the system enables fuel to the engine if the ignition lock cylinder is turned with a valid key.
If a wrong key or the cylinder lock is tampered with, the fuel system is disabled. It also states 'remember to release the key from START as soon as the engine starts'.
(i still have a feeling that possibly the starter solenoid (sp?) or something in the start circuit is causing the starter to stay engaged too long. I believe that this will enact the passlock.) HCoombs
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