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01-15-2007, 12:19 AM | #1 | |
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No power to my blazer :(
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Here is my story: For the past few weeks, there have been times when my electronic door locks wouldn't work. If i tried for the next few hours, I may be able to get them to work. This has happened twice within the last few weeks. Now, when I went out to my blazer this morning, it wouldn't start. I heard a "click", and then nothing. No headlights, no interior lights, nothing. I replaced the battery 2 weeks ago. Also, I had a friend try to jump it, but that didn't work either. At one point, I left the key in the ACC position while we were jumping the car, and I heard some electrical noise that sounds like a low pitch going up to a high pitch. (Sounds like it's coming from the dash). Any ideas? Thanks! Scott |
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01-15-2007, 05:00 PM | #2 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
Some additional info:
The day the blazer died, the winshield wipers were acting funny. When I would want it to wipe once, it would wipe three times and stop wherever it wanted. From my readings, I should check the elctrical connectors under my drivers seat... ? |
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01-15-2007, 11:44 PM | #3 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
First, I would pull the battery, check the cables to see if they need cleaned and take the battery to AutoZone or someplace and have it checked with a load type tester. The cheap jumper cables often won't start a car with a dead battery, especially if hooked to dirty battery cables. Even a 2-week old battery could be dead if you have an electrical problem or an alternator problem.
Once you know you have a fully charged battery you can do other trouble shooting. |
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01-16-2007, 01:41 PM | #4 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
Could it be body ground? engine ground?
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01-16-2007, 02:27 PM | #5 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
Well, it turns out that my battery was dead. Not sure if it is because of a bad alternator or not, but I guess my next step would be to go get that tested.
I'll let you know how it goes.... -Skeeter |
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01-17-2007, 03:13 PM | #6 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
So I put a new battery in there, but I am still having the same problem. Hopefully after all the snow melts (Im in Colorado), I'll be able to get under there and take a look at the ground point, starter, etc...
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01-17-2007, 07:58 PM | #7 | |
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
Do your headlights, interior lights and instrument panel service lights work now ?
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
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if you can't get the vehicle to the shop buy the battery and drive directely to the shop for testing to validate the warranty. |
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01-18-2007, 10:50 AM | #9 | ||
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Re: No power to my blazer :(
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Thats exactly what it was. Something shorted the starter, possibly the bad battery I bought a few weeks ago. I have since taken it to the shop, and am currently fighting them to replace the starter. I appreciate all the help I've been given. Keep up the good work!! |
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