Just had starter replaced, won't start.... What can go wrong???? FIXED

[mountie]

Easy-peasy...... I had my ' quality' starter replaced. ... ( I thought the bendix was not engaging, i tapped the starter with a little hammer, and seems as if everything was OK..... But had starter replaced just in case ) )....
Then..... all hell breaks loose ! turn key and heard a slight humming sound ( like before, when I tapped the starter)..

ALSO...... My warning idiot lights, lit up like a Christmas tree......
The PURPLE WIRE...... I "think",.... I found a reason, but not sure how IMPORTANT the purple wire is?? I "think", the purple wire at the starter connection MAY have damage, but wasn't noticed until the wire was moved, while replacing starter? When my 2005 Yukon cools down, I will try to inspet the wire.....
THAT PURPLE WIRE...... Would it cause my dash to light up?????

 

[Fless]

What exactly "lit up" on your dash?

 

[mountie]

At the shop, we did the screwdriver trick on starter, to start ( with key on, it starts up). He didn't have time to continue troublshooting today. I drove it home.. I shut it off. I turned key, and the "sound" I heard before I replaced the starter, is the "typical sound" you hear , starting, if the starter won't work. So, ..my old starter wasn't the real problem.
The signal to the starter, is not "signaling"...... I am dumbfounded.....

 

[mountie]

What exactly "lit up" on your dash?

Almost everything..... But right now, "engine" , "brakes" & "ABS"......

I re-plugged in, the plug to transmission ( It was unplugged). I wonder if I should disconnect then re connect the battery, to reset ?? Because I plugged in the plug to transmission ( transfer case)??

I also have "Service 4 WD " That may turn off if I disconnect battery to clear , since it is now plugged back in. ( photos )

CORRECTION : This un-plugged pigtail is the oil level sensor. ( stupid me.... I didn't notice that is the oil pan..... stupid-stupid..... ( but the 'service 4WD" is still in my dash....
I am going to a troublshooter tomorrow...... wish me luck ( $$$ )

 

[mountie]

All these "trouble codes"...... I'm confused..... EVERYTHING about my 2005 Yukon has NOT shown these issues. ( Did I loose my ECM all of a sudden ??? ) When I drove back from my mechanic, ( besides the transfer case un plugged)..... It drove great as usual.. no issues...

A/C is fine, front & back..... etc....

 

[mountie]

Almost a year ago, I bought an AC Delco ignition switch . ( I heard they are hard to find)..... I am thinking of changing the ignition switch....

I am wondering if the switch is a cause??

 

[OR VietVet]

Just make sure the gear teeth, on the switch, is keyed in the correct position. I went thru this on my girl's Trail Blazer and it uses the exact same part # switch. So does my Tahoe and I just bought a Genuine GM switch on ebay, just to have. They are very hard to find, oe part that is.

 

[mountie]

I spoke with a mobile repair guy.... He suggests, the glitch may be the TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR..... If the sensor does not KNOW, the transmission is in "Park", the starter will not engage ( old school safety )..... Hmmmm...

After I was driving home yesterday, I did know the transmission was performing... "differently".. ( like starting from a stop sign, as if it was in 3rd gear.) ??
LIMP MODE??

 

[OR VietVet]

I spoke with a mobile repair guy.... He suggests, the glitch may be the TRANSMISSION RANGE SENSOR..... If the sensor does not KNOW, the transmission is in "Park", the starter will not engage ( old school safety )..... Hmmmm...

That is a possibility for sure.

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[mountie]

That is a possibility for sure.

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Yup... " a possibility ".... Which I need a troubleshooter !!

 

[OR VietVet]

This is the Genuine GM switch

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[mountie]

This is the Genuine GM switch

More Information for GM GENUINE D2257C

Yup, thanks... I did check the switch by selecting reverse, and the back up lights do light up...

I am returning my '05 Yukon to my original mechanic tomorrow..... ( I just don't trust the other shops I checked out)...... ( sigh )....
Since I have a space & a lift reserved at the shop..... Since they can 'walk and chew gum" at the same time, I may have them replace my rear main seal. ( it leaks a little bit )
I am a glutton for punishment.....

 

[nonickatall]

Probably you have not disconnected the battery while working on the starter and you made a shortcut. Then the 40 ampere fuse which is in the fuse box, on top on the left side is burned.
That would explain all the lights on your dashboard...

 

[mountie]

Probably you have not disconnected the battery while working on the starter and you made a shortcut. Then the 40 ampere fuse which is in the fuse box, on top on the left side is burned.
That would explain all the lights on your dashboard...

Good advice... but battery was disconnected... I 'believe' all fuses were checked, but the fuses will be re-checked today.

 

[nonickatall]

Good advice... but battery was disconnected... I 'believe' all fuses were checked, but the fuses will be re-checked today.

I had once this fuse blown, i do not now why, just removed the radio, and my symptoms where the same...

 

[mountie]

I think, I FINALLY, found a shop, that does only, Auto Electronics. The shop is nearby. They charge a flat, one-time fee, to solve the problem. ( good reviews & I found them via , a good repair shop.) I'm taking my Yukon there tomorrow.
( fingers crossed )

 

[mountie]

I had once this fuse blown, i do not now why, just removed the radio, and my symptoms where the same...

I changed the 30 amp ign relay-fuse..... no difference....

 

[nonickatall]

I changed the 30 amp ign relay-fuse..... no difference....

Not that one...

In my case it was the 40a stud... whatever that means....

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[mountie]

Not that one...

In my case it was the 40a stud... whatever that means....

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40 a stud?? what is that?? where is that?

 

[nonickatall]

Look on the pic. The fuse left on top, if you look from the side in your car...

That one, where the guy point's on.

Tagged as STUD, whatever that means...