Coda Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 hey guys, havent posted in damn near forever but a recent glitch with my truck has the mechanics at the local chevy place confused.. Monday night I went to start my truck up, turned the key, the engine turned over them BAM, everything went dead AND smoke came from the steering column.. the dude at the chevy dealer told me they mounted a new 'body control module' (w/e that is) and with that installed about 2/3 of my electronics still have no power.. then he said whatever happened it happened good and they still have no clue.. sooooo has anyone ever heard of anything like this happening?? and i know,,,, strong first post back.. thanks for the replies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Does the truck have an aftermarket alarm, starter interrupt, or remote start installed? Any other aftermarket electronics? Mr. P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 The bcm controls interior electronic functions of the truck and is right below the base of the steering column. Sounds to me like there might be a wiring problem somewhere maybe. I would tell the mechanics to check the engine harness, pcm, and power cables. I have seen some A+ dumbasses at dealerships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted October 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Does the truck have an aftermarket alarm, starter interrupt, or remote start installed? Any other aftermarket electronics? Mr. P. yeap I have an Alpine head unit with the module that allows for the steering controls to still work.. you think the people that installed it could have screwed something up?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted October 21, 2009 Report Share Posted October 21, 2009 Get in there with a power probe and see if a power wire was shorted then trace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coda Posted October 22, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 alrighty they fig'd it out... wire shorted and caused the bcm to spark up as well... not a cheap fix though 800 bucks later :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted October 22, 2009 Report Share Posted October 22, 2009 Glad to see they found the problem and fixed the short. Where was it and what caused the short? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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