Towing my dead Tahoe

3BigDogs said:

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!!

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BG1988 said:

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

or the ALt was not charging

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3BigDogs said:

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

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3BigDogs said:

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!!

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