2005 suddenly shut off while driving

Diamond03 · 01-13-2012, 09:41 AM

Hello All.
I was driving alone and suddenly my baby killed on me. I did make it to the shoulder of the highway. And after an hour she started back up.
This is the second time for her to stop on me.
Please help

xs-cash · 01-13-2012, 09:44 AM

replace the ignition switch, common problem on ssr's.

BlueStreak · 01-13-2012, 09:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diamond03

Hello All.
I was driving alone and suddenly my baby killed on me. I did make it to the shoulder of the highway. And after an hour she started back up.
This is the second time for her to stop on me.
Please help

Sorry to hear this but you have come to the right place. Ignition switch is a common solution to a lotof issues you may run into. It is worth searching the site for such information.

Welcome to thte Fanatics. Sorry it is a bad experience that brings you to the home of PermaGrin. Stick around and let us know a bit about yourself and your truck.

Diamond03 · 01-13-2012, 10:23 AM

xs cash....I replace the ignition switch and the fuel pump after it cut off the first time.

Thanks Blue ...she's silver and really sweet. She was a Xmas Gift.

Diamond03 · 01-13-2012, 10:37 AM

ok This might sound crazy but are talking about key switch or is the another ignition switch on the colum.

BlueStreak · 01-13-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond03

ok This might sound crazy but are talking about key switch or is the another ignition switch on the colum.

There is a switch in the steering column which is turned by the key via a gear. We are talking abpout the switch mechanism not the key(lock).
This thread might help

Ignition switch replacement

I am sure there is a bettter one and maybe somone else witll post a link to it.

This might also help

SSR Ignition Switch Removal/Install Directions

Diamond03 · 01-13-2012, 11:08 AM

I see now.... I had the key switch replaced.
I will replace the ignition switch today.

thanks again

RedlinedSSR · 01-13-2012, 12:45 PM

christmas gift? dang have any single sisters, i could use another ssr...lol jk

RedlinedSSR · 01-13-2012, 02:14 PM

i have heard of people bypassing the ignition switch and just installing push button start

Diamond03 · 01-13-2012, 06:13 PM

I had a new ignition switch, put in today and Believe it or Not...She Killed on me again.

Off to the Dealer on Monday!

Any other options to this before Monday I'm all ears. Thanks

ibjeff · 01-13-2012, 07:30 PM

Yikes! I thought the ignition switch was your gremlin also. I had to change it on both of my last SSRs. I have one in the glovebox of my recent SSR purchase because sooner or later it will need replacing.

skinnyssr05 · 01-13-2012, 08:55 PM

Having problem with my 05 ssr shut off when it get hot thought it was the fuel pump chage it and also change ignition switch and still cutting off spayed a little starting fluid to see if there was a electrical problem it start with starting fluid but wont run on its own until it sits and cool for 30 min if some had this problem send me some if that might help me thnks

OP · 01-13-2012, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond03

I had a new ignition switch, put in today and Believe it or Not...She Killed on me again.

Off to the Dealer on Monday!

Any other options to this before Monday I'm all ears. Thanks

Perhaps the battery is going south...also our alternators are known to go bad and it plays havoc with the electrical system.

Check for codes before anymore part swapping is my advice.

turnheadz · 01-14-2012, 12:45 AM

check the fuel cap. If the spring is too tight/too tightly turned then not enough air can enter the tank to displace the fuel that is being used. The engine will die and after sitting a spell it will start again because air has had a chance to slowly enter the tank while the truck is sitting there.

whaines944 · 01-14-2012, 01:41 PM

Sounds like a fuel vapor lock?

Diamond03 · 01-16-2012, 10:48 AM

At the shop, put in on the computer and no error code came up.

BlueStreak · 01-16-2012, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by whaines944

Sounds like a fuel vapor lock?

But can't imagine that on a FI engine. Maybe a bad fuel pump, but would expect some code from that.

RONGON · 01-16-2012, 04:30 PM

I had the same problem with my '05 blur that everyone else has had. Years ago and that hasn't ever happened after Chevy replaced it. According to my rep it was a voltage issue and the the ignition switch was the culprit.
Check all the battery connections...also the wire crimps to the ignition switch.

Diamond03 · 01-16-2012, 04:58 PM

the codes that came up are P0689 and P1021
but it could have been P0698.

OP · 01-16-2012, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Diamond03

the codes that came up are P0689 and P1021
but it could have been P0698.

P0689: Engine Controls Ignition Relay Feedback Circuit Low Voltage

P1021: no such code found

P0121: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Performance

P0698: no such code found

This was all read from the 2009 GM database for a 2005 Chevrolet SSR.

Diamond03 · 01-16-2012, 05:22 PM

yeah he was talking so fast I see so I wasnt sure about po6 code
P0121: Throttle Position (TP) Sensor 1 Performance >>>>This like what he said

Ron · 01-16-2012, 05:53 PM

I had the "cranks but won't start" problem with mine and it was the fuse block on the passenger side fire wall. (I found the information on the forum) It's a known problem with the SSR that the fuse block heats up and loses continuity.

I finally got it started, drove it to the dealership and told the service manager about my suspicion. He was skeptical but to humor me while the truck was running in the service lane he opened the hood and pushed on the fuse block and the truck shut down. (I felt so darn smart.

)

They replaced the block and I haven't had another problem.

Good luck.

Ron

rickw · 01-19-2012, 07:53 AM

Same problem happened to me and it was the fuse box.

Purple Penelope · 01-19-2012, 02:45 PM

Had this problem a year ago......randomly stopped.....would start and run after a couple minutes. After the 3rd time went to dealer....read the codes.....don't remember what they were.

Problem was the ECM.......ROM was corrupt. New ECM fixed it. Item designated MODULE PN#GM12596679.

Good Luck!

Oh yeah.........$660.

Diamond03 · 01-20-2012, 08:22 AM

The Problem was the Fuse box (under the hood relay#42)

spook · 01-31-2012, 08:29 AM

Wow: sounds like we have another item to consider as a potential "fleet" problem. Sure am glad I read this thread. Thanks to all for the great info!

HarleyGuy · 01-31-2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Diamond03

The Problem was the Fuse box (under the hood relay#42)

Did you have to replace the fuse box or just the #42 fuse?