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Alex[_13_] January 9th 18 12:45 AM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
John H wrote:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


Reset them and see if they reappear.

Bill[_12_] January 9th 18 01:05 AM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/8/18 10:21 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 10:20 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 8:31 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:19:41 AM UTC-5, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage
low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The
first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only
short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So,
the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about
remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the
readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10
min.
cycles).Â* A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started
normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles.Â* However,Â* John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds.Â* That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition.Â* I can also
remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone.Â* If I try
doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app
on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
Â*Â* that could cause shutdown after start.

I'd narrow it down even more to #8.Â* With the three codes that
John's getting, it's hard to believe the CEL isn't on.Â* Maybe the
CEL bulb is burned out?



Don't think so.Â* If he left his key in the ignition the remote start
wouldn't start the truck at all.Â* However, it would if he just left the
keys sitting on the seat or console.Â* Remember, John said his remote
will start the truck but it shuts down within a few seconds.

I did the same thing... don't count line #1, "10 things to check".Â* #8
is the "Check engine light".Â* # 7 is the key.



Ha!Â* I am an idiot.



It's not often we get a thread this long and this silly, not that I have
read most of it. :)

If I were having a "problem" with my truck, rather than seeking help
from a bunch of non-mechanics here who don't know the answer, I'd simply
drop the truck off at an authorized dealership and let the dealer's
service personnel analyze and fix the problem. We're not talking about a
brand new model vehicle here, so whatever the issue is, it surely has
come up previously and there is a manufacturer's service bulletin on it,
along with dealership mechanics with the tools and knowledge to fix it.

Crikey. How many rec.boaters does it take to change a light bulb? No one
knows, but Fretwell will build you a powerplant off the energy created
by flushing your toilet to power it, so he doesn't have to spend 25
cents a day to light it once Luddite figures out how to screw it in.



My connector for the number two injector went bad. Known problem.
Happened about 1/4 mile from Donner Summit. Towed to dealer in Colfax.
$175 dealer charge to find nothing wrong. Went in to limp mode before I
got to Sacramento. Bought an ODB reader at Oreilly auto parts and WiFi at
McDonalds to diagnose problem. The dealer had several codes, but the
known problem code was there. So a $60 reader and the internet showed me
how to fix the problem. Icepick or sharp pointed object to go through the
plastic and make a better connection. Or a piece of aluminum foil from a
cigarette pack also works. Helps to be able to fix stuff yourself.


justan January 9th 18 01:18 AM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
John H Wrote in message:
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 05:31:13 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:19:41 AM UTC-5, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10 min.
cycles). A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles. However, John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds. That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition. I can also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone. If I try doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
that could cause shutdown after start.


I'd narrow it down even more to #8. With the three codes that John's getting, it's hard to believe the CEL isn't on. Maybe the CEL bulb is burned out?


You must have missed that. The CEL was what started this whole mess. I mentioned that in my first
post.


Remote start wont work if you have a c e l. How bout you fix the
glow plug and see what happens next?
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John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:31 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 07:36:27 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10 min.
cycles). A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles. However, John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds. That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition. I can also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone. If I try doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".



Something to try. When working, mine will remote start, run for ten minutes then stop. Then I can
remote start again, just as you can.

However, and you might check this with yours, at any time during the first running period, I can do
the remote start sequence again and get an additional ten minutes added to the time. That does count
as the second remote start, but it doesn't use the battery to do it.

John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:33 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 08:19:43 -0500 (EST), justan wrote:

"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10 min.
cycles). A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles. However, John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds. That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition. I can also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone. If I try doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
that could cause shutdown after start.


Nope. Something else can cause it. Don't know what yet, but it's probably computer related, or
associated with the bad glow plug.

John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:38 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 11:48:56 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 1/8/18 10:21 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 10:20 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 8:31 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:19:41 AM UTC-5, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage
low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The
first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only
short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So,
the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about
remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the
readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10
min.
cycles).* A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started
normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles.* However,* John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds.* That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition.* I can also
remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone.* If I try
doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app
on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
** that could cause shutdown after start.

I'd narrow it down even more to #8.* With the three codes that
John's getting, it's hard to believe the CEL isn't on.* Maybe the
CEL bulb is burned out?



Don't think so.* If he left his key in the ignition the remote start
wouldn't start the truck at all.* However, it would if he just left the
keys sitting on the seat or console.* Remember, John said his remote
will start the truck but it shuts down within a few seconds.

I did the same thing... don't count line #1, "10 things to check".* #8
is the "Check engine light".* # 7 is the key.



Ha!* I am an idiot.



It's not often we get a thread this long and this silly, not that I have
read most of it. :)

If I were having a "problem" with my truck, rather than seeking help
from a bunch of non-mechanics here who don't know the answer, I'd simply
drop the truck off at an authorized dealership and let the dealer's
service personnel analyze and fix the problem. We're not talking about a
brand new model vehicle here, so whatever the issue is, it surely has
come up previously and there is a manufacturer's service bulletin on it,
along with dealership mechanics with the tools and knowledge to fix it.

Crikey. How many rec.boaters does it take to change a light bulb? No one
knows, but Fretwell will build you a powerplant off the energy created
by flushing your toilet to power it, so he doesn't have to spend 25
cents a day to light it once Luddite figures out how to screw it in.


The thread is much more enjoyable than any you've started since your boy was elected. And, until you
chimed in, there were no insulting comments made either.

GFY, Krause.

John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:39 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 12:22:36 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 1/8/18 12:11 PM, wrote:
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 11:48:56 -0500, Keyser Soze wrote:

Crikey. How many rec.boaters does it take to change a light bulb? No one
knows, but Fretwell will build you a powerplant off the energy created
by flushing your toilet to power it, so he doesn't have to spend 25
cents a day to light it once Luddite figures out how to screw it in.


Some of us like the idea of being self sufficient. You seem to be
dependent on someone else for every aspect of your life.

How many people does it take at your house to get a lightbulb changed?
I assume at least 4.
You start with your Optometrist because you can't see and work your
way down to the licensed electrician who replaces the bulb, the
teamster who delivers it and the personal assistant who actually flips
the switches for you.




Self-sufficiency is wonderful if you know what you are doing. Obviously,
as it relates to the malfunctioning remote starter, the answer so far
ain't here...unless someone stumbles across it as a result of pure,
blind luck.

My level of household electrical competency allows me to replace wall
switches and lightbulbs, and my plumbing competency allows me to replace
a toilet or its innards and replace and install a sink, faucet,
disposal, et cetera. I'd absolutely call a licensed plumber to handle
any repairs or replacements on the propane gas service or remove and
replace a water heater. I know you are more competent at these things
than I am, but...I'm not impressed with your level of finish work.


And if one tries, doesn't succeed, tries again and eventually succeeds, one has learned something.
In your case, nothing is learned but the cost of having someone else do the work.

Mr. Luddite[_4_] January 9th 18 01:42 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On 1/9/2018 8:31 AM, John H wrote:
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 07:36:27 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10 min.
cycles). A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles. However, John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds. That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition. I can also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone. If I try doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".



Something to try. When working, mine will remote start, run for ten minutes then stop. Then I can
remote start again, just as you can.

However, and you might check this with yours, at any time during the first running period, I can do
the remote start sequence again and get an additional ten minutes added to the time. That does count
as the second remote start, but it doesn't use the battery to do it.



Yup. Does that.

John, when you bring your truck in to the service dealer you might want
to ask them to do a load test on your battery. Do you have one or two?



John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:44 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Mon, 8 Jan 2018 18:45:11 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 1/8/2018 6:31 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/8/18 5:22 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 3:47 PM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/8/18 1:32 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 11:48 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/8/18 10:21 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 10:20 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 8:31 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:19:41 AM UTC-5, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H

wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device
voltage low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit).
The first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter -
only short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a
motorcycle. So, the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read
about remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a
little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot
about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working,
it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the
readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice
(two, 10 min.
cycles).* A third attempt to remote start won't work until
the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been
started normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for
another 2
cycles.* However,* John has said that his remote will
initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds.* That's not
normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other
key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition.* I can
also remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone.* If I try
doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the
app on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start,
key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
** that could cause shutdown after start.

I'd narrow it down even more to #8.* With the three codes that
John's getting, it's hard to believe the CEL isn't on.* Maybe
the CEL bulb is burned out?



Don't think so.* If he left his key in the ignition the remote
start
wouldn't start the truck at all.* However, it would if he just
left the
keys sitting on the seat or console.* Remember, John said his
remote
will start the truck but it shuts down within a few seconds.

I did the same thing... don't count line #1, "10 things to
check". #8 is the "Check engine light".* # 7 is the key.



Ha!* I am an idiot.



It's not often we get a thread this long and this silly, not that I
have read most of it.* :)

If I were having a "problem" with my truck, rather than seeking
help from a bunch of non-mechanics here who don't know the answer,
I'd simply drop the truck off at an authorized dealership and let
the dealer's service personnel analyze and fix the problem. We're
not talking about a brand new model vehicle here, so whatever the
issue is, it surely has come up previously and there is a
manufacturer's service bulletin on it, along with dealership
mechanics with the tools and knowledge to fix it.

Crikey. How many rec.boaters does it take to change a light bulb?
No one knows, but Fretwell will build you a powerplant off the
energy created by flushing your toilet to power it, so he doesn't
have to spend 25 cents a day to light it once Luddite figures out
how to screw it in.



What an ass.** Go back to reading "Little Women" or something for
the 18th time and see if you get anything different out of it.



I read Little Women in the fifth grade. Perhaps you and your boys
here should have.

I've not been impressed by the "mechanical/electrical knowledge"
expressed here since the days we had two boat dealers and a Merc
repair guy posting.


Probably because you don't have a f*&kn' clue as to what we are
talking about.






Sure I do, but I don't think myself knowledgeable enough to diagnose
problems with a pickup truck diesel engine. Apparently you guys think
you are.


All we (I) am trying to do is help based on previous experiences with
wacky problems, including on diesels. I don't claim to be a mechanic.

John's problems are providing the clues. I think he has a bad battery
which would explain the codes reporting low voltages and probably
contributes to the remote starter problem. The battery charger
returning an error is also a clue. It's obviously a smart charger that
uses a switching power supply. When a battery is shorted or open they
will return an "error" if the battery is completely dead or shorted.

I think his battery probably has shorted cells due to a buildup on the
plates. It happens and can be intermittent for a short while, giving
all kinds of weird results. Being a diesel, his truck draws a lot of
current each time he starts it and whatever voltage the battery had
drops to near zero. His alternator will run it but the truck computer
senses an error.


Apparently you posted this before reading the final battery results. After a couple hours of seeing
the doctor, etc, I tested the battery with a voltmeter and got 11+ volts. So I hooked up the charger
again. This time it worked normally, and within an hour was reading 13+ volts and 'charged'. I put
the key in the ignition, turned it, and the truck immediately started normally!

Personally, I think the computer is telling me not to do that 'ctrl-alt-delete' stuff without giving
it time to restart - like an hour or so!


John H[_2_] January 9th 18 01:46 PM

Speaking of remote starters...
 
On Tue, 9 Jan 2018 01:05:07 -0000 (UTC), Bill wrote:

Keyser Soze wrote:
On 1/8/18 10:21 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 10:20 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:59:37 AM UTC-5, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 1/8/2018 8:31 AM, Its Me wrote:
On Monday, January 8, 2018 at 8:19:41 AM UTC-5, justan wrote:
"Mr. Luddite" Wrote in message:
On 1/8/2018 6:57 AM, justan wrote:
John H Wrote in message:
On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 14:40:34 -0500, wrote:

On Sun, 07 Jan 2018 12:59:51 -0500, John H
wrote:

Upon hooking up the OBD scanner, I get a C0899 (Device voltage
low), a C0561 (ABS disabled, invalid
serial data received), and P0673 (#3 Glow plug circuit). The
first (and maybe the second) may be due
to low batteries, which I've treated badly this winter - only
short trips to the store, etc. Trips
that should have been made walking or riding a motorcycle. So,
the charger is on, and we'll see what
happens when the batteries are up to snuff.

"Glow plug" figured prominently in those threads I read about
remote
start not working. It might be worth a shot. Does it run a little
rough for a minute on a regular start? I don't know a lot about
diesels but I am guessing if a glow plug was not working, it would
miss a bit until it started "dieseling"
It may just be a loose connection I guess.

Oh, and charging the batteries didn't change any of the
readings. Looks like I've got an ABS problem
and a glow plug problem.


10 things to check:
Improper Starting Procedure
Vehicle Not in ?Park?
Too Many Remote Start Attempts
Coolant and Oil Pressure
Unlatched Hood
Hazard Warning Lights
The Key is in the Car
Check Engine Light
Dead Keyfob Battery
Check the Manual-
x


Regarding # 4 in your list:

For what it's worth my remote start will only work twice (two, 10
min.
cycles).* A third attempt to remote start won't work until the key is
inserted and turned to "on" or after the truck has been started
normally
using the key. After that the remote will work again for another 2
cycles.* However,* John has said that his remote will initially start
his truck but then it dies after a few seconds.* That's not normal.

Mine will remote start (using my second key/FOB) if the other key/FOB
set is in the truck but not inserted in the ignition.* I can also
remote
start it using the GMC app that's in my smartphone.* If I try
doing that
with the key in the ignition, but in the "off" position, the app
on the
smartphone comes back with a message saying, "Cannot start, key in
ignition".





Logic tells me that 4 or 8 could be the only things on that list
** that could cause shutdown after start.

I'd narrow it down even more to #8.* With the three codes that
John's getting, it's hard to believe the CEL isn't on.* Maybe the
CEL bulb is burned out?



Don't think so.* If he left his key in the ignition the remote start
wouldn't start the truck at all.* However, it would if he just left the
keys sitting on the seat or console.* Remember, John said his remote
will start the truck but it shuts down within a few seconds.

I did the same thing... don't count line #1, "10 things to check".* #8
is the "Check engine light".* # 7 is the key.



Ha!* I am an idiot.



It's not often we get a thread this long and this silly, not that I have
read most of it. :)

If I were having a "problem" with my truck, rather than seeking help
from a bunch of non-mechanics here who don't know the answer, I'd simply
drop the truck off at an authorized dealership and let the dealer's
service personnel analyze and fix the problem. We're not talking about a
brand new model vehicle here, so whatever the issue is, it surely has
come up previously and there is a manufacturer's service bulletin on it,
along with dealership mechanics with the tools and knowledge to fix it.

Crikey. How many rec.boaters does it take to change a light bulb? No one
knows, but Fretwell will build you a powerplant off the energy created
by flushing your toilet to power it, so he doesn't have to spend 25
cents a day to light it once Luddite figures out how to screw it in.



My connector for the number two injector went bad. Known problem.
Happened about 1/4 mile from Donner Summit. Towed to dealer in Colfax.
$175 dealer charge to find nothing wrong. Went in to limp mode before I
got to Sacramento. Bought an ODB reader at Oreilly auto parts and WiFi at
McDonalds to diagnose problem. The dealer had several codes, but the
known problem code was there. So a $60 reader and the internet showed me
how to fix the problem. Icepick or sharp pointed object to go through the
plastic and make a better connection. Or a piece of aluminum foil from a
cigarette pack also works. Helps to be able to fix stuff yourself.


I'm thinking the ABS problem may be the module. From what I'm reading they do go bad over time. But,
I'm not going to try to replace it. I'll let the pros do it.


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