99 Silverado 2500 Wont Start

99WorkTruck · August 26, 2006

I took the seats and carpet out of my 99 Silverado 2500(6.0L) last week so I could install new carpet. I was drivng around all week with just the two bucket seats untill the crapet was delivered. Well I got the carpet today and after installing it, the truck wont start. I did not cut any wires when installing. The truck will crank and barely start and then it just cranks with an odd noise. Too me it sounds like its some safety switch cutting the engine out right after it starts to run. The truck is completly stock. Any suggestions? If it helps after trying to start the battery light stays on.

mmmikkke · August 26, 2006

I'm thinkin' you disturbed something up under the driver-side dash. Maybe something's half-way unplugged. I'd experiment by pulling off the driver side kick panel (that plastic panel that's to the left of the driver's feet) and I'd peel back the carpeting on that side. Then I'd get one of those everready LED headlights for $10 in the sporting goods department at walmart and I'd carefully examine all the connectors in that area.

99WorkTruck · August 26, 2006

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked all the connectors and they all were hooked up. I feel like there is some kind of secureity that is locking me out. Will the system lock you out if you have the doors open for a long time? I had all the doors open for a long time while installing the interior and had the key on and off at different times. I can hear the fuel pump go on and then I let it prime and it will start for a slight second and then turn off. I also noticed that none of my gauges are turning on when I turn the keyt ot he on position.

Any other suggestions?

Are there any procedures to reset the ecu?

thanks for the help, Brian

pbutler6 · August 26, 2006

Thanks for the suggestion. I checked all the connectors and they all were hooked up. I feel like there is some kind of secureity that is locking me out. Will the system lock you out if you have the doors open for a long time? I had all the doors open for a long time while installing the interior and had the key on and off at different times. I can hear the fuel pump go on and then I let it prime and it will start for a slight second and then turn off. I also noticed that none of my gauges are turning on when I turn the keyt ot he on position.

Any other suggestions?

Are there any procedures to reset the ecu?

thanks for the help, Brian

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YOU ARE HAVING A SECURITY SYSTEM FAILURE EITHER THE KEY CYLINDER OR PASSLOCK SENSOR TAKE IT TO THE DEALER AND TELL THEM

WHATS GOING ON THEY HAVE SEEN IT BEFORE

pm26 · August 27, 2006

Did you install new "carpet" or "crapet"?

If it is the latter, no wonder the truck crapped out on you.

99WorkTruck · August 28, 2006

I hate spelling!!

Installed the complete interior and its looks great but too bad it still doesnt run! Looks like I might have to take it to the dealership.

Any one else got an idea?

Thanks for the help everyone.

Brian

mmmikkke · August 29, 2006

Try disconnecting the battery (one of the cables, either one) for about 10 minutes. It might reset the confused and evil computer.

mattro · August 29, 2006

did u plug in the airbag plug underneath the drivers side back into your chair? I havent yet since i installed a new stereo but thats one thing i could think of. Its yellow i believe and hard to miss. I dont know if its important to plug in or if it could cause a security problem.