TBSS actin' an ass !!!

[Got 8?]

Our TBSS just took a shit on my wife today while she was waiting in line to pick up my daughter from school. Said she cranked up at home and got a CEL then when she got to her school she turned it off and then tried to restart it and nothing...just gauges and a chime but nothing starting. They had to push it out of line to a parking space.

I got home later and it wouldn't do anything. I left the key on and it started to ding at me a few times about once every two minutes then it started in limp mode (Reduced engine power) but I couldn't accelerate hardly by pushing on the pedal. Then started a couple more times in limp mode and out of sheer luck on about the fifth time it started and idled and ran perfect so I drove it home and backed it into the driveway, revved it a couple of times watching the temp for a few minutes and it ran fine. Shut it off and tried to restart and nothing again. Can't even take it out of park by stepping on the brake...nothing. Then I wait a few minutes go back out to try it and it starts twice and runs perfectly...WTF!!!:bm:

Any ideas ???

[GRRRR8]

Check battery cables and make sure they are clean and tight. 1 sympton sounds like a issue with the drive-by-wire system, which is usually a bad throttle body, but your other issues sold like,bad/weak battery(wont shift out of park/not enough voltage to actuate shift lock solenoid) or a bad alternator that has run the battery down. What year is it and how many miles?

[GTPprix]

There is a HUGE ignition switch problem with those, its a known issue and does exactly what you are stating..

[GRRRR8]

Chris gets the prize! That is whats wrong. I was just about to post that is a major issue and you beat me to it.

[GTPprix]

Crap I didnt realize what section this was in LOL oops!

[Got 8?]

Ok I was thinking ignition at first cause my scanner (an old Predator handheld for 99-2000) was telling me that the ignition wasn't on when trying to pull the codes but I tried on the G8 and it said the same thing so I think it's not compatable w/ the new ECM's...

My brother is bringing me his generic Autozone/Wal-Mart scanner to scan it...

So ignition switch huh??? How hard is that to do???

MY06 TBSS 2WD LT

[Darkside]

There is a HUGE ignition switch problem with those, its a known issue and does exactly what you are stating..

Had mine replaced at 12k miles.

[r33pwrd]

mine has been replaced once in mine :) trust me its the problem! warranty!

[Got 8?]

I'm at 50K and I didn't get an extended warranty!!!

Would this fall under a recall ???

[GRRRR8]

No recalls, just TSBs.

[GRRRR8]

Crap I didnt realize what section this was in LOL oops!

Not a problem at all. I know you know a little somethin somethin about electronics. LOL

[Got 8?]

No recalls, just TSBs.


Well there goes my weekend...:poof:

[Got 8?]

Anybody got a part # and I'll see if I can pick it up in the a.m.

'06 Chevy TrailblazerSS 6.0 2wd LT...

[Darkside]

Charlie, any chance for a goodwill warranty? Not sure if dealerships are still doing them with the state of GM.

[GRRRR8]

Maaaaaaaaybe. Its worth a shot especially since everyone knows that part is a POS.

[Got 8?]

Does $145.47 sound about right for that switch???...sheesh!!!:surprise:

[GRRRR8]

That is correct. Its a wiring harness as well.

[Got 8?]

MotherF*@#er!!!:rant:

I was thinking 40 bucks tops, and this shit goes out ALL the time!!! Might be time to trade...:hang:

Man...no problems at all out of it for 3 years and now I find out about it...

[Chewy]

Crap I didnt realize what section this was in LOL oops!

Doesn't matter! I think the important thing is that ??? are answered.

Chris

[GTPprix]

Doesn't matter! I think the important thing is that ??? are answered.

Chris

I know but not stepping on peoples toes and respect are important as well :)

[GRRRR8]

I know but not stepping on peoples toes and respect are important as well :)

That wasnt my toe! :rofl:

[-Ray-]

I know but not stepping on peoples toes and respect are important as well :)

Any car/tech questions (non G8) that need a certified Master Tech to look a the issue. Naturally others are welcome to chime in

Ok, get your nose outta Charlies butt....:puke:

[GTPprix]

LOL Got 8 if you can wait till Monday I can see how much I can get it for?

[Got 8?]

LOL Got 8 if you can wait till Monday I can see how much I can get it for?


Thanks but I already got it cause she needs it by Mon.

Oh and even though I gave the guy the VIN he still got the part wrong. He quoted me the price for the headlight switch assembly. The right part hopefully was $62 w/ tax. Yeah I know I still got raped but at least it wasn't for 150...

[Got 8?]

Got it fixed :woohoo:, took about 30 mins to tear it apart and put it all back together. It was the switch after all... GM Part # 15242754 for anyone in the future...

Thanks for the tip guys !!!

Now time for some Celtic Crossing...:cheers::drunk:

[Greg@PacePerformance]

Got it fixed :woohoo:, took about 30 mins to tear it apart and put it all back together. It was the switch after all... GM Part # 15242754 for anyone in the future...

Thanks for the tip guys !!!

Now time for some Celtic Crossing...:cheers::drunk:

You should have sent me a message. We have them in stock :)
At least I know what to look for when my TBSS starts acting up and that it is a quick fix.

[GTPprix]

Got it fixed :woohoo:, took about 30 mins to tear it apart and put it all back together. It was the switch after all... GM Part # 15242754 for anyone in the future...

Thanks for the tip guys !!!

Now time for some Celtic Crossing...:cheers::drunk:


Anytime :)

[Got 8?]

You should have sent me a message. We have them in stock :)
At least I know what to look for when my TBSS starts acting up and that it is a quick fix.



I may be contacting you in the future for a spare to keep in the glove box...