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Broke down in Alabama
Posted on 2/14/17 at 4:59 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 4:59 pm
A good friend was on his way to Atlanta and broke down in Eutaw, Alabama. He drives a 2009 GMC Sierra. The dash lights came started flashing on and off along with the gauges. Pulls over and truck dies. It will start, runs like shite and sounds like it is knocking. Only the check engine light is on.
Called Sellers Wrecker and Repair who sent someone out. Ran a diagnostic and pulled up no codes. They are going to tow it to their shop and he is going to rent a vehicle to make his meeting tomorrow.
As of now he plans on towing the truck back to Baton Rouge, I hate to see that bill. Anyone with any advice or suggestions? Anyone know whether or not that shop is reputable? I just want to help him out if I can.
Called Sellers Wrecker and Repair who sent someone out. Ran a diagnostic and pulled up no codes. They are going to tow it to their shop and he is going to rent a vehicle to make his meeting tomorrow.
As of now he plans on towing the truck back to Baton Rouge, I hate to see that bill. Anyone with any advice or suggestions? Anyone know whether or not that shop is reputable? I just want to help him out if I can.
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Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:00 pm to cbr900racer22
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GMC Sierra.
Probably just a temporary case of shame when got passed by a Platinum
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:01 pm to Chad504boy
Ford or Toyota?
This post was edited on 2/14/17 at 5:04 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:02 pm to Chad504boy
Ha, pretty quick with that one.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:12 pm to cbr900racer22
quote:If he can rent a trailer, do it. Otherwise, get the work done there
I hate to see that bill
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:15 pm to cbr900racer22
He better take cover before dark, them Bama boys love a GMC driver.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:25 pm to cbr900racer22
It needs a new throttle body. They were very bad about that. Very cheap and easy as hell to change out.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:30 pm to cbr900racer22
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:30 pm to meauxjeaux2
What makes you say it's a throttle body? How do you test it besides putting a new one on?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:31 pm to cbr900racer22
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on towing the truck back to Baton Rouge, I hate to see that bill.
I wouldn't think renting a uhaul with a car dolly would cost more than $500.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:32 pm to cbr900racer22
Cheap code reader available at any parts house . Pull the code then head over to Google to decipher what the code is. Is his "reduced power" message popping up on his dash?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:33 pm to meauxjeaux2
Throttle position sensor, I have replaced 2 in mine. Not the same symptoms he is having but thanks.
Renting the U-Haul sounds like a better option.
Renting the U-Haul sounds like a better option.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:34 pm to meauxjeaux2
No engine reduced power. That is the first thing I asked him.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:34 pm to cbr900racer22
Cheap code reader available at any parts house . Pull the code then head over to Google to decipher what the code is. Is his "reduced power" message popping up on his dash?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:34 pm to meauxjeaux2
I think he said the wrecker did the code reader and it didnt pull any codes. You ever heard of that? strange if true.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:36 pm to cbr900racer22
Yeah used to be you had to change out entire throttle body. Now they make the sensor that is replaceable. If not the throttle body then probably a coil . Fuel pumps are a rarity on those going out.
Is the motor the 5.3 with AFM?
Is the motor the 5.3 with AFM?
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:38 pm to meauxjeaux2
Yep, no codes. It is a 5.3 not sure what AFM is.
The knock in the engine is what make me think it is more than just a sensor. I am no mechanic though.
The knock in the engine is what make me think it is more than just a sensor. I am no mechanic though.
This post was edited on 2/14/17 at 5:44 pm
Posted on 2/14/17 at 5:58 pm to cbr900racer22
Bad battery could cause all of that except the engine knock.
Posted on 2/14/17 at 6:10 pm to cbr900racer22
afm, active fuel management. cycles between 4 and 8 cylinders.
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