b-dubs89 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 have you checked your voltage through out this to make sure the batts aren't dead somehow check for blown fuses in the fuse box under the hood already did bro, i checked all the main ones. they all looked fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photochrisb931 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Not necessarily. There was a tech service bulletin a while back on the olds bravada stating if the ignition switch is misindexed it could cause if indexed in one direction cause interior lights or dash lights to stay on and drain the electrical system. Also if misindexed in the other direction it could lead to a no start because it would not travel far enough to complete and start. Also a worn out switch can lead to a misindex which does explain all of your problems. If it is not supplying enough voltage to the interlock solenoid that would explain why your key will not come out. this is just my best guess at the problem. Quote Barstad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Not necessarily. There was a tech service bulletin a while back on the olds bravada stating if the ignition switch is misindexed it could cause if indexed in one direction cause interior lights or dash lights to stay on and drain the electrical system. Also if misindexed in the other direction it could lead to a no start because it would not travel far enough to complete and start. Also a worn out switch can lead to a misindex which does explain all of your problems. If it is not supplying enough voltage to the interlock solenoid that would explain why your key will not come out. this is just my best guess at the problem. the horn should work regardless if the key is in or not, or whichever position the ignition switch is in. he said all fuses are good, so its pretty much either a battery problem, or the connections at the battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
photochrisb931 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 Kranny I agree with you 95% of the time but have replaced gm ignition switches that have rendered a car completely dead. No electrical working period. Not the most common but does happen. Quote Barstad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassface Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 i dunno why the battery would die, i never left anything on inside the car. i checked the batteries with a volt meter, they were holding a charge and so was the alternator.. i know the batteries dont rest at full charge when the car is off. what would cause the battery to all the sudden die? How would you know if the alternator was charging if you didnt start the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BassMan Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 i put the meter to the + and - on the alt, also kranny idk if im checking it right but i put it on dc 0.5 and when i checked the battery it was reading a little under 8v Quote Kenwood HU Kicker ZX2500.1 15" Kicker L7 (x2) Memphis 1/0 Wires 9^3 @ 31hz DC Power SP 250 Alt. 2 Deka "Intimidater" Batteries Big 3 Stock door speakers (For now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 i put the meter to the + and - on the alt, also kranny idk if im checking it right but i put it on dc 0.5 and when i checked the battery it was reading a little under 8v 8v? that battery is done dude. go to walmart and get a new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.BassMan Posted June 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 thats fuckin lame ive only had it for like 3 months and its fucked. i didnt get it from walmart, its a deka intimidator.. hopefully we still have warranty on it. can i not just charge it back up though? Quote Kenwood HU Kicker ZX2500.1 15" Kicker L7 (x2) Memphis 1/0 Wires 9^3 @ 31hz DC Power SP 250 Alt. 2 Deka "Intimidater" Batteries Big 3 Stock door speakers (For now) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kranny Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 did you buy the battery new? are you SURE the battery terminal connections are solid? sure you can charge it, but you need a charger thats compatible with AGM batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyblack76 Posted June 6, 2012 Report Share Posted June 6, 2012 agree with kran again... if nothing, like nothing is working... (i didnt understand the ignition deal) no dope light, or if your hazards dont work ( they should, period, as a fail safe, if you have some juice of course) then your dead. Now, why the bat is dead, is entire new who-ha..... Quote SMD SUPER SELLER The Burban Build Blazer Build sold Acura trunk build sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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