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Need a GM tech

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December 22, 2018, 07:30 AM
Cory
Need a GM tech
07 Caddy Escalade will not start. Will not click, will not begin to engage the starter. Here is where it gets weird. Daytime running lights do not come on, I can manually turn headlights on. Front power windows work, back do not. Gas gauge is not working, gear indicator is not working, radio and blower work. It's like I lost half of my electrical. I jumped engine and body ground to rule them out. Battery is charged, even hooked ot IP yo another running car.
Any ideas before I pull out a gas can and matches. Supposed to leave for Christmas vacation tomorrow.
December 22, 2018, 08:00 AM
dtye
Possibly ignition switch,but most likely BCM.
December 22, 2018, 08:02 AM
DLR
I retired from GM service back in 2010, but I recall that problem happening and seems to me it was always the ignition switch that was the culprit.
December 22, 2018, 08:07 AM
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December 22, 2018, 08:27 AM
DLR
quote:
Originally posted by dtye:
Possibly ignition switch,but most likely BCM.

that's also a good possibility!
December 22, 2018, 11:46 AM
HSMITH1039
Hey Cory...... Ignition switch is a good bet. But before you get to crazy, unhook both battery cables and hold cable ends together for a minute, It's referred to a cold relearn, something cheap and quick to try..........Howie
December 23, 2018, 08:15 AM
Woody B
Something is going on with the underhood fuse block. Either a bad connection, wiring problem or something with the power feed to the fuse block.


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December 27, 2018, 08:56 PM
Cory
Ignition switch was a no go.
December 27, 2018, 08:59 PM
Cory
Ignition switch really didn't make sense to me being that the dome light doesn't work and I would think that circuit would not run through the switch but it was a cheap try.
December 27, 2018, 09:01 PM
Cory
Cold relearn did nothing also
December 28, 2018, 10:10 AM
Eman
quote:
Originally posted by Woody B:
Something is going on with the underhood fuse block. Either a bad connection, wiring problem or something with the power feed to the fuse block.

I haven't been a GM tech in quite a few years but this is where I'd look. Turn the block over and see if there is corrosion or any melting of the plastic. see if you can find a power distribution wiring diagram.
December 28, 2018, 12:32 PM
pentastarrail
I'm not a GM tech BUT I would check what EMAN and others have said.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wHdTHMhpDI


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December 28, 2018, 03:08 PM
Hoagie
Check the connection for the BCM, they had a lot of problems with water intrusion, might be corrosion on terminals.
December 29, 2018, 02:17 PM
Woody B
quote:
Originally posted by Eman:
quote:
Originally posted by Woody B:
Something is going on with the underhood fuse block. Either a bad connection, wiring problem or something with the power feed to the fuse block.

I haven't been a GM tech in quite a few years but this is where I'd look. Turn the block over and see if there is corrosion or any melting of the plastic. see if you can find a power distribution wiring diagram.


Occam's razor, the simplest solution tends to be the correct one. Some stuff is powering up, some stuff isn't. Quit guessing and check the power feeds. 99% chance the problem is related to the under hood fuse block or a power feed to the fuse block.
Like Eman I'm no longer a GM tech, but until 2016 I was a GM World Class Master Tech.


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January 30, 2019, 06:42 PM
Cory
Ended up being the BCM. I checked everything I could. Had to throw in the towel.