I turned off the ignition a d attempted again and still had no power to anything. I can put the fuse in and turn the key to the on position and turn the lights on and off all day without blowing the fuse, but if I turn on my lights while driving, the fuse will blow immediately. . I had to drive all the way home using the shadow of the needle to know how fast I was going. At 165k they won't hook you up but they can fix it. . The fuel tank reads empty but is full, the starter will crank one time then I have to pull the relay before it will crank again.
The fusebox on a 79 chevy is under the dash on the drivers side by the fire wall There are two, possibly three fuse boxes in your truck. The hotter a component, the more likely it is to burn out. Guess it needed a reset atfer they plugged in for the emissions. This is a very common problem inthe above mentioned yearmodel Chevy's. The other weird location might be behind the seat.
I had a 75 and a 79 and the manual was useful for both. Any additional costs, including labor to replace the instrument panel cluster, will be the responsibility of the customer. But I had the same problem as 02Chevy on a 98 model which uses basically the same style switch as these models and that corrected the problem. I asume that you have scoured the dash and cab insides for it. That too would need checked. Fixing it may be pretty simple.
A little over a week ago, a fuse to dashboard gauges blew upon starting the truck. Do you own and know how to use a multimeter? Not sure about the trailer brake or hazard fuses. Mar 31, 2010 Pretty common problem with these. It would register low fuel no matter how much gas was in it and as I drove, the gauge would eventually read correctly. I almost started ripping the wrong stuff off.
There are a number of reasons why your parking lights might not be working properly; read more to learn the most common culprits and how to resolve them. I've had an 04 and 05 z71 both do that. The fuse box es in your Chevy Silverado contains dozens of fuses, with each controlling one or more components of your truck's overall electrical system. In the past when this has happened, I thought it was the fuel pump relay and swapped relays then it always started. When you turn the lights off, the display reappears. Nice, I shorted out my cig lighter on my 01 Dakota during highschool, which I discovered uses the same fuse as all the dash lights, but I had a backlit white gauge face overlay installed that was spliced into the parklight circuit.
This article applies to the Chevrolet Silverado. Has your full gauge ever gone to empty and you not had a starting issue? But I had the same problem as 02Chevy on a 98 model which uses basically the same style switch as these models and that corrected the problem. If the thin metal strip has separated, then the fuse has blown. Types of fuses with their amperage ratings. Edited April 7, 2013 by bossier62guy Thats exactly the kind of info I was hoping to get. The cigerette lighter fuse is just above and slightly to the right of the radio fuse.
These brakes increase trailer stability and decrease wear on your truck's existing brakes. Bring your vehicle to a professional as soon as possible. The special coverage is 10 years or 80k. Any notifications on the instrument panel? They might still be able to replace it. A fuse tester will fit in your glove box, and some types also have an attached fuse puller.
Thus, you may find that is where the problem is coming from. Dealers are to replace the instrument panel cluster after the condition has been verified. I found the proper fuse in the fuse block located under the hood. The only other unusual thing was the gas gauge. Feb 10, 2010 Pretty common problem with these. Remove the fuse box cover by lifting up the left side as you push the tabs out of their slots.
Remove The Cover You Will Find 3 Relays On One Side In A Row The Top One Will Be Next To A Relay The Same Size As The Others. The engine turns over once and then the starter shuts off correct? Claims with repair orders prior to September 28, 2007 for 2003-2004 model year vehicles, or March 23, 2009 for 2005 model year vehicles, must be submitted to the Service Contract provider. Depending on the year Silverado you have and if the fuse box has never been opened, you may need to pry up the cover with a flat head screwdriver. For verified failures between 70,001 miles 110,001 km and 80,000 miles 130,000 km on U. If I attempt to start it again nothing happens, No click, no cranking.