Electrical - Dead Battery/No Crank/No Start
TECHNICALBulletin No.: 08-06-03-010
Date: September 30, 2008
Subject:
Battery Runs Down, Engine Will Not Crank, No Start, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Charge Indicator Turns On, Driver Information Center (DIC) Displays Service Charge System Message (Install 125 Amp Mega Fuse)
Models:
2007-2009 Chevrolet Colorado
2007-2009 GMC Canyon
2007-2009 HUMMER H3
Condition
Some customers may comment on the following conditions:
^ The battery runs down.
^ The engine will not crank.
^ The engine will not start.
^ The Instrument Panel Cluster charge indicator turns on.
^ The Driver Information Center displays a Service Charge System message.
Cause
This condition may be caused by an open Mega Fuse in the underhood electrical center.
Correction
Technicians are to diagnose the charging system concern using the diagnostics in SI. Install a new Mega Fuse if it is found to be open. On 2007 and 2008 model year vehicles, if the vehicle currently has a 100 Amp Mega Fuse replace it with a 125 Amp Mega Fuse.
Parts Information
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use the table.
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