Archived Multiple Gremlins!

[ksczesny]

Hey all,trying to chase down some electrical problems....Started with interior lights and dash lighting up while driving 2X.A month later the box around D in the PRNDL started flashing intermittently and then all gauges dropping to 0,all dingers dinging and low fuel and check engine light lit?? Only happens at a complete stop. Pulled a code for the Battery Temp Sensor, but pulling C codes reveal a whole host of codes. Did have a BUS failure message recently, but driveablity has not changed? Lost,any ideas??

 

[p-Bar]

What year is your truck.?

 

[ksczesny]

Sorry...2003 SLT 4x4 auto, manual transfer case. Stock motor,no tuner.

 

[Jim W]

I would look for a failed ground wire between the chassis and the frame. One is in the rear between the frame and cab, another is between the engine and frame. I would also look at the battery connections and the cross over wire between the batteries. I would than look at the ground wire from the alternator and also the output wire. Next have the batteries load check to insure they are with in spec NAPA will do this for you. Also have the alternator check to insure it is putting out the correct voltage. I would also check the wiring under the power management box or fuse box for broken/lose/corroded wiring and going into the truck also. You might need a multimeter to track down the poor connection.

Let us know what you find.

Jim W.

 

[Hammer]

Sounds like a TIPM issue or the front control module.If either fail you will get symptoms like this.