Power, but no dash lights or crank

Bobtheviking · June 3, 2021

Hi folks, having an issue with my 14 silverado 1500. Got my a/c recharged today (don't think is the issue) but all is good I drive from the mechanics to the grocery store, turn the truck off come out and truck lights come on but no dash lights or crank. No ticks no nothing. Had the wife come get me and tried boosting the truck to no avail. My door chimes will chime, my lights blink when locking or unlocking with the fab.

I took a quick look at the fuses but everything checked out. Mega fuse box and battery replaced last year, because of almost similar issues.

Posting on here because I'm hoping to get a quick response(fingers crossed) before I drive all the way back and start tinkering in the dark.

Thanks

Bobtheviking · June 3, 2021

I figured it out. I noticed as it was darker out that I only had one headlight come on when I activated the fab. So I started looking for ground wire issues, as I've read somewhere that's usually the case. Took apart battery terminals with no luck. Took mega fuse box apart and noticed the ground wire had melted a piece of plastic that I assume is to kinda hold it in place. Soooooo long story and a headache later it was the nut holding the ground wire to that terminal was loose. Made a solid connection to the plate hit the fab and had both headlights come back on, hoped in a fired it up. Thank goodness. This 14 silverado has been nothing but a pain in the ass for me. Electrical issues after electrical issues. My transmission module went, and after a week in the shop and 2200$ just in time spent diagnosing it, its another roughly 1300$ to get it the part and labour. And the way things are going I feel like it's a waste of money at this point lol

jesse white · July 21, 2024

Hello I am having the EXACT same problem on the same truck. Can you post a pic or send me a pic? Maybe if it does not allow a picture maybe a little more detail about the exact location of the shorted group.

Buckwild27 · July 22, 2024

5 hours ago, jesse white said:

Hello I am having the EXACT same problem on the same truck. Can you post a pic or send me a pic? Maybe if it does not allow a picture maybe a little more detail about the exact location of the shorted group.

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