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Computer: Engine Control Unit. It regulates all the aspects related to the engine's proper functioning.
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Odm meter won’t light up from computer

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2000 Engine 288183 miles
Odm meter not working, where is the fuse located?for computer check, for the Odm meter
Josh from United States a year ago  
JO
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Limp Mode with engine check light SolvedSolved

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2013 Crew cab 5.3 LTZ 156000 miles
2013 Chevy Silverado 5.3 It will crank one time then shut off. Reads engine power reduced... I changed the alternator for a new 240 Amp and big three wires 1/0 awg. Obd2 scan. MIS green. Fuel red x. CCM green. Cat red x. Evap yellow x. O2S yellow X. HTR yellow X. EGR yellow X
Gene from United States a year ago  
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Gene from United States a year ago
When checking main fuse box under hood with multi meter probe I damaged number 5 ECU. One end of the mini fuse pins wasn't making contact so I bent the pin so it would fit tight and secure. Also I had to change both battery terminals to Vgate 8 way lead. After I reset the code all warning lights went out. So far so good.
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Obd scanner port

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2001  10000 miles
Obd scanner Port isn't working
Violet from United States 2 years ago  
VI
2 reports 
Linds1730 from United States 2 years ago
have you checked the fuse for the obd2 port?
Zack from United States 2 years ago
Where’s that location
nick from United States 2 years ago
zack it would be called cigar lighter or maybe auxiliary
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Driver master power window switch acting up

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 1500 Pickup, 4.3L 123456 miles
2014 1500 Silverado. The master power window controls in the drivers door only work for the drivers window. Child lock, door lock and unlock, and driver window works, but window lock doesn't, and neither do any of the other window controls. All the other windows work when controlled by their own controls, but when using the driver door controls, even the OBD II scanner doesn't even detect an input, let alone move the windows. We replaced the controls, only to have the exact same issue. Fuses all seem fine, and there are no codes that come up when scanned. We are truly stumped with this one.
Tayler from Canada 2 years ago  
TA
7 reports 
Curhag182 from United States 2 years ago
Issue is in the door harness going to bcm pull back rubber boot on door pillar by squeezing the plastic retainer on top half and bottom half to release
DertyNation from United States a year ago
Did you end up replacing the door harness or was it just a loose pin. I have the Same issue but when I hit a hard enough bump it all turns on same thing when I hit another, stops working
Chantel from United States 7 months ago
I have the same problem with my 2008
Alan from Canada 12 days ago
Mexican door harness cracks at insulation
See u tube. Better. 2nd time for me junk. Ty gm. Not cheap
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P0420 Codes

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2014 5.3 2 door regular cab 180234 miles
I am new to this site. I have an issue with my 5.3 sometimes has a rough idle and does have check engine light on P0420 I was told to replaced the cats, no changes, replaced all 4 o2 sensors and light still on. any opinions?
lolo0320 from United States 2 years ago  
LO
6 reports 
Saltycarpenter from United States 2 years ago
Make sure replacement parts are oem. 2 get tester to make sure wire are actually reading something. Odb reader can let you know if there's a reading upstream and downstream, if it reads 0 then there's a good chance it might be the wire.
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Will not start

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2003 4.3 200000 miles
I have a 2003 Chevy Silverado 1500 4.3 L I changed the engine control module and it started and installed and it won't start any suggestions I've changed spark plugs spark plug wires distributor distributor cap and the coil also
Noah Norman from United States 2 years ago  
NO
4 reports 
Linds1730 from United States 2 years ago
you need to do a 30 minute relearn on it. try to start it and when it cuts back out leave your key on and let it sit for 10 mins exactly keep a timer and do this 3 times in 10 min intervals and after the 3rd time it should start hook your battery up to a charger and be sure it doesnt die during this procedure. if it doesnt start keep doing the test of 10 min intervals 3 times until the system has relearned the computer
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There is no spark in my 1998 chevy silverado

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1998  150000 miles
Has new knock sensor...new computer...new distributer cap snd rotor...new ignition coil...but still no spark
RXOG from United States 4 years ago  
RX
5 reports 
John from United States 3 years ago
Ignition control module in the distrutor cap
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Power loose

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2007 Extended cab 5.3 vortex classic 200003 miles
Service engine came on. Then instrument panel displays power lose. I replaced all of the sensors on my engine. Replaced ecu, throttle body control module and the connector, fuel injector all 8 , 8 spark plugs, and plug wires, fixed electrical short in the wires2 inches from BCM. It turn over but does not start. Im going to replace the fuel pump next. Any ideas I had the ecu programmed by a dealership. Cost 150 dollars. Crank no start. Dealership said replaced the Bcm. I did also reset the bcm to my truck. Security light went off also.
JohnnyAgent from United States 2 months ago  
JO
2 reports 

Icp fuse connecter has no current.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2018 chevy silverado 5.3 180000 miles
Started with my gauges going crazy every light turned on it seemed like. Then limp mode not even accselerate when i pushed on gas paddle. I turned the vehicle off then cranked turned went on our way like nothing. Got to the destination. Went to leave no longer cranked. Connected obd machine. No communication no crank
augie from United States 4 months ago  
AU

No ecu communication

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2005 Silverado 155617 miles
Hi! I have a problem whit my Silverado i don’t have e u communication and half of the gauge don’t work
Chevy from United States 7 months ago  
CH

Won't shift out of first gear

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 1990 5.7 automatic  140000 miles
1990 c1500 5.7 won't shift out of first gear & obd 1 port has code 34 for map sensor. What could be the problem
Black Betty from United States a year ago  
BL

4.3 to 5.3 swap

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2009 5.3 silverado 120000 miles
Help no crank no start 2010 4.3 LS to a 2009 5.3 lt swap why no crank no start with programmed key and all boxes pcm bcm circut breaker and underhood junction box from 5.3 and engine harness. The body harness is still 4.3. No power locks no power windows. Throwing codes for crankshaft variation no learned and feul circuit. Do I need to reprogram bcm as well as pcm? or pinout the body harness at the juntion underhood to match 5.3?
Washburn Woman from United States a year ago  
WA

Fans dont turn on

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2006 v6 4.3L 150000 miles
I obtained a 2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 but the pcm got stolen so I put in another one from a chvy van with the same engine, although the engine starts, the fans dont turn on because the van had only one fan and the truck has two small fans. We tried to program the PCM but they told us it wouldnt go through. Could there be another reason as to why the fans dont turn on?
truck749 from United States a year ago  
TR
3 reports 

Starter won't energize

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2003 5.3 500000 miles
Starter solenoid clicks but will not pull starter in. Have changed starter, no help. Noticed 30 amp Stud 2 fuse blown. Accessories, trailer lights. Does that have anything at all to do with the start system. Also thinking it could have a problem with grounding. Can't read a ground on the black and yellow PCM ground wire. Any suggestions?
Mike from United States 2 years ago  
MI
5 reports 

Engine shutting off while driving auto start/stop, then dead.

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2019 Turbo 65000 miles
Truck will drive and when stopped at light, engine turns off with some warning lights and loss of power. Will not restart or generate error code to trace. Truck then needs to sit for 60_90 minutes before starting. This is a major safety hazard. Chevy isn’t able to resolve.
Brad from United States 3 years ago  
BR
3 reports 

Gas gage not reading right

Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2006 Lt, 6.0, 4x4, Vortex Max 199980 miles
After the dealership replaced the sending unit in the truck the gas gage started reading full or empty nothing in between and sometimes it will throw a check engine code. Would the be in the fuel pump or would that be a problem with the computer I’m really looking for a place to start. Is there a place that i could run a meter to see what the problem is before i start tarring into things?
TheNativeRider from United States 3 years ago  
TH
6 reports 
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