SSR dash lights are on Guages and windows are dead

bass7847 · 06-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Hi SSR,ers

My '05 SSR

is in a state of wonderment. Coming home from the office (windows and top down) I needed to reach in my pocket for change (toll) which gets my feet far under the dash (important for the story). When getting out of that position it felt like my shoestring was caught on a pedal (it has happened before) no big deal. Within seconds the radio CD player started to skip and went dead. All the dash lights came on and the Gauges dropped to zero. Gas, Oil, Engine Temperature, Battery, Tongue, and Outside Temperature are all dead. The car did not stop running! I made it home to find that I could not roll up the windows, or put the top up. The only button on the console working is the Power Locks but they do not work through the remote. I don't know if shoestring thing was coincidence or not but I thought I’d start there.
A check of fuses shows nothing blown. A quick trip to the local (non chevy) mechanic went straight to the alternator. Not my thought but what do I know. So NOW with the new alternator the problem still exists. For the record the alternator was free. He’s a good guy, he didn't fix the problem so no charge. Reading the post here the though seems to lean to the ignition switch but unlike most of the poster's I have had no lost of power. Actually after the now infamous alternator incident I made my afternoon errands in the SSR did about 100 miles no problems then back in the garage (it could rain

) I'm scheduling the trip to the dealer today but I'd like some input. Thanks for reading the rather lengthy input.
doc

Doug Allen · 06-16-2008, 12:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass7847

Hi SSR,ers

My '05 SSR

is in a state of wonderment. Coming home from the office (windows and top down) I needed to reach in my pocket for change (toll) which gets my feet far under the dash (important for the story). When getting out of that position if felt like my shoestring was caught on a pedal (it has happened before) no big deal. Within seconds the radio CD player started to skip and went dead. All the dash lights came on and the Gauges dropped to zero. Gas, Oil, Engine Temperature, Battery, Tongue, and Outside Temperature are all dead. The car did not stop running! I made it home to find that I could not roll up the windows, or put the top up. The only button on the console working is the Power Locks but they do not work through the remote. I don't know it shoestring thing was coincidence or not but I thought I’d start there.
A check of fuses shows nothing blown. A quick trip to the local (non chevy) mechanic went straight to the alternator. Not my thought but what do I know. SO now with the new alternator the problem still exists. For the record the alternator was free. He’s a good guy, he didn't fix the problem. Reading the post here the though seems to lean to the ignition switch but unlike most of the poster's I have had no lost of power. Actually after the no infamous alternator incident I made my afternoon errands in the SSR did about 100 miles no problems then back in the garage ( it could rain

) I'm scheduling the trip to the dealer today but I'd like some input. Thanks for reading the rather lengthy input.
doc

The dealer should be able to find which code it's throwing. It's probably something minor.

bass7847 · 06-16-2008, 01:08 PM

(ROTHROCK) SE PA Dealer: Appointment is for the Morning of the 18th of June. Manager stated he has a Traiblazer with the same problem and they are replacing a Body Control Module (BDM) I will be sure to ask them to get a computer read out before more parts are thrown at it. Does this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks
doc

The Fan · 06-16-2008, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass7847

Hi SSR,ers

My '05 SSR

is in a state of wonderment. Coming home from the office (windows and top down) I needed to reach in my pocket for change (toll) which gets my feet far under the dash (important for the story). When getting out of that position it felt like my shoestring was caught on a pedal (it has happened before) no big deal. Within seconds the radio CD player started to skip and went dead. All the dash lights came on and the Gauges dropped to zero. Gas, Oil, Engine Temperature, Battery, Tongue, and Outside Temperature are all dead. The car did not stop running! I made it home to find that I could not roll up the windows, or put the top up. The only button on the console working is the Power Locks but they do not work through the remote. I don't know if shoestring thing was coincidence or not but I thought I’d start there.
A check of fuses shows nothing blown. A quick trip to the local (non chevy) mechanic went straight to the alternator. Not my thought but what do I know. So NOW with the new alternator the problem still exists. For the record the alternator was free. He’s a good guy, he didn't fix the problem so no charge. Reading the post here the though seems to lean to the ignition switch but unlike most of the poster's I have had no lost of power. Actually after the now infamous alternator incident I made my afternoon errands in the SSR did about 100 miles no problems then back in the garage (it could rain

) I'm scheduling the trip to the dealer today but I'd like some input. Thanks for reading the rather lengthy input.
doc

That sounds like something only your should work on. Better safe than sorry and it might save you time and money in the longrun

FUZZY · 06-16-2008, 03:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass7847

(ROTHROCK) SE PA Dealer: Appointment is for he Morning of the 18th of June. Manager stated he ahs a Traiblazer with the same problem and they are replacing a Body Control Module (BDM) I will be sure to ask them to get a computer read before more parts are thrown at it. Des this sound familiar to anyone?
Thanks
doc

Check the BCM fuse in the set behind the drivers seat. One other SSR I worked on haad this fuse blow and didn't know it.

Also pull the silver center control piece up and see if a critter got in there and ate some wires. This will cause the blown fuse and symptoms you're describing.

bass7847 · 06-17-2008, 08:09 AM

Thanks for the info. I double checked the associated fuses for the listed "Truck Control Module" along with the "Roof and Windows". Nothing out of wack or blown. I will update you on my conversation with the service manager tomorrow.

JPmaroone · 06-19-2008, 06:19 AM

This problem has BCM written all over it....

bass7847 · 06-25-2008, 10:55 AM

THE ANSWER IS IN: The molex connector cable running from the driver side door to the center console apparently had a short. The cable has been replaced and all is well. On to the next project,STEREO UPGRADE: I get awfull radio reception. lol
doc

WOW_FCTR · 06-25-2008, 01:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bass7847

THE ANSWER IS IN: The molex connector cable running from the driver side door to the center console apparently had a short. The cable has been replaced and all is well. On to the next project,STEREO UPGRADE: I get awfull radio reception. lol
doc

The bad radio reception might just be the antenna on the inside of you windshield....check to make sure that there is a continuous circuit from the top to the bottom.