When did Chevy Trucks Go to drive by wire?
When did Chevy Trucks Go to drive by wire?
2003 ALL Pickup trucks and SUV’s switched to Drive By Wire throttle, and the throttle body changed to a single 8 pin connector on passenger side. The computers used 2003 – 2007 had green/blue connectors.
Is there a way to drain a GMC Sierra Battery?
Yes, thats what you need to do. Start with all the fuses connected. This will give power to all the computers and let them power up and shut down. Install all the fuses, disconnect the battery and connect your amp meter in line with the battery. check the draw, wait about 10-15mins for all the computers to power down and then recheck the amp draw.
What kind of battery drain does a GMC Quadrasteer have?
My 2004 GMC quadrasteer has developed a parasitic battery drain that kills the battery if it sits for more than a day. I’ve traced it to the BCM. I checked the drain with a meter after the truck had sit for 4 hours. The drain was about 3.5 amps. The drain after sitting for 12 hours was about 2.5 amps.
Is there a draw on the battery on a Chevy Silverado?
for those of you that have a rear radio control in the back seat monitor the draw then unplug the rear control head on this 05 chevy silverado the draw was gone no more dead battery. Battery Draw in today’s vehicles especially Light GM trucks is pretty common.
Why is the battery light on on my GMC Sierra?
If your Sierra’s battery light came on while you were driving, but before you parked, it could be the alternator. If you didn’t see a battery light, and now the vehicle is dead when you go to start it, the first thing that you need to look at is the battery.
My 2004 GMC quadrasteer has developed a parasitic battery drain that kills the battery if it sits for more than a day. I’ve traced it to the BCM. I checked the drain with a meter after the truck had sit for 4 hours. The drain was about 3.5 amps. The drain after sitting for 12 hours was about 2.5 amps.
Why is my GMC Sierra battery draining while driving?
If it is draining while your Sierra is off, it’s usually caused by something that is drawing current that shouldn’t be. If the battery is draining while you’re driving, that is probably going to be the alternator or battery. There are other situations as well.
How to drain a battery from a BCM Silverado?
1) Using a D.C. Amprobe on the positive Cable I pulled the Fuses one at a time, at first I noticed no change, but with a little amount of time there will be change. 2) This is where the cooler of beer and a friend come into play.
What’s the parasitic drain on a Silverado battery?
They said they monitored the parasitic drain for an hour and it was within specs, less than 40mA, but I don’t remember exactly what, then they charged me an extra $60 for checking it. I took it home, let it sit for 3 hours and then checked the drain.
