Towing my dead Tahoe

[3BigDogs]

Hi I'm new here! I need some helpful advice!! I have a 2000 Tahoe LS 5.3 Vortec. Just put in a new battery and changed oil w/synthetic blend at Goodyear . I just made a 1,300 mile trip to help a military friend relocate from Ft. Sill to Ft. Bragg. On the way, at the gas station my truck wouldn't start again, after banging the starter with a hammer it started again. 200 miles later, my radiator suddenly sprung 6 small leaks and I immediately got it towed to a garage. Living on disability-meaning I'm poor-I had dude solder the holes (jb weld) which is holding, after I added Leak stop. Got to our destination and then my truck just stopped working all together. No lights, zippo! Don't know what's wrong
I need to get it home (OK) ASAP!! Would a uhaul flat trailer work? And what can I tow it with? Thanks!!

 

[BG1988]

Hi I'm new here! I need some helpful advice!! I have a 2000 Tahoe LS 5.3 Vortec. Just put in a new battery and changed oil w/synthetic blend at Goodyear . I just made a 1,300 mile trip to help a military friend relocate from Ft. Sill to Ft. Bragg. On the way, at the gas station my truck wouldn't start again, after banging the starter with a hammer it started again. 200 miles later, my radiator suddenly sprung 6 small leaks and I immediately got it towed to a garage. Living on disability-meaning I'm poor-I had dude solder the holes (jb weld) which is holding, after I added Leak stop. Got to our destination and then my truck just stopped working all together. No lights, zippo! Don't know what's wrong
I need to get it home (OK) ASAP!! Would a uhaul flat trailer work? And what can I tow it with? Thanks!!

check the fuses..you probably blew one check the BCM fuse and ECM fuse

or the ALt was not charging

 

[3BigDogs]

check the fuses..you probably blew one check the BCM fuse and ECM fuse

or the ALt was not charging

 

[3BigDogs]

BCM ECM? sorry, where are they? and ALT not charging? could you be more specific? I'm not real familiar with this stuff. I can change the tires, spark plugs, routine maintenance, but being a single woman these 'computer' vehicles confuse me. lol

 

[alpinecrick]

Tighten the battery cables......

 

[Big Mama]

For it to be dead suddenly, meaning no slow cranking etc it’s most likely electrical. I have the next model but the fuses you’re looking for are likely under the hood on the driver side and will be labeled BCM or ECM “ALT” is alternator. It charges your battery. Do a google search with your model looking for fuse locations. But as stated check battery cables at both ends first.

 

[3BigDogs]

I'm replacing the alternator, and fully charged the new battery. Hopefully this will resolve the problem..

 

[swathdiver]

I'm replacing the alternator, and fully charged the new battery. Hopefully this will resolve the problem..

Keep us posted Liz.

 

[3BigDogs]

So after replacing the Alternator, charging the less than 2mo old battery, And replacing the freaking Radiator-yeah, that sprung a crap load of leaks 1 town out (5 hrs by myself), I Finally got on my way!! 19 hours later I got home!! (Ft Bragg to OK) Thanks Everyone!!

 

[89Suburban]

So after replacing the Alternator, charging the less than 2mo old battery, And replacing the freaking Radiator-yeah, that sprung a crap load of leaks 1 town out (5 hrs by myself), I Finally got on my way!! 19 hours later I got home!! (Ft Bragg to OK) Thanks Everyone!!

Good job man.

 

[Tonyrodz]

Good job man.

Wo-man

 

[3BigDogs]

Good job man.

haha, actually i'm a 55 year old woman, 5'3" with collapsing discs in my spine, but Thanks!!

 

[Tonyrodz]

haha, actually i'm a 55 year old woman, 5'3" with collapsing discs in my spine, but Thanks!!

Not "Liking" your collapsed discs

 

[3BigDogs]

Not "Liking" your collapsed discs

yeah, it was a parting 'gift' from my ex-husband and his cop buddies in 06. He wanted a funeral instead of the divorce but I won

 

[Tonyrodz]

yeah, it was a parting 'gift' from my ex-husband and his cop buddies in 06. He wanted a funeral instead of the divorce but I won

Good for you! Sounds like we could compare ex spouse horror stories!

 

[new2yukon]

Make sure the battery connections are CLEAN....and solid connected.

I had No-start issues on my lawn tractor that all boiled down to corrosion on my terminals that I thought was very very minor...well it wasn't. My new battery did nothing and then finally a real good cleaning on the connections gave perfect starts

 

[89Suburban]

haha, actually i'm a 55 year old woman, 5'3" with collapsing discs in my spine, but Thanks!!

I'm sorry. All my good will gestures get blown up in my face. Again, apologies.

 

[HiHoeSilver]

So after replacing the Alternator, charging the less than 2mo old battery, And replacing the freaking Radiator-yeah, that sprung a crap load of leaks 1 town out (5 hrs by myself), I Finally got on my way!! 19 hours later I got home!! (Ft Bragg to OK) Thanks Everyone!!

yeah, it was a parting 'gift' from my ex-husband and his cop buddies in 06. He wanted a funeral instead of the divorce but I won

Wow. Impressive. Glad you're home safely!

 

[swathdiver]

I'm sorry. All my good will gestures get blown up in my face. Again, apologies.

Liz, this is one of our bulls in the china shop, he means well though! LOL

 

[3BigDogs]

I'm sorry. All my good will gestures get blown up in my face. Again, apologies.

No worries & no offense taken!! I truly appreciated your your comment!!