2CarPros - Car Questions & Answers

2004 Chevrolet Tahoe Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Transmission, Automatic transmission.
Mileage: 128,000 miles.

Asked on February 12, 2013

Chevrolet Tahoe Starter Problem

I tried to start my Tahoe and out of the blue, it would not start. All accessories turn on normally and when I move the key to the 'start' position, the lights turn off as normal, but the starter does nothing. The battery was tested to be alright, the starter was tested to be alright, and if I arch the terminals on the starter, the truck starts fine. I also tried replacing the ignition switch with no change. I also checked the wire running to the solenoid and it showed no voltage when turning to 'start'. I think it is unlikely it is a broken wire and I have seen no indication of such, and there is zero corrosion on any hardware. I am out of options of what it could be, please help!
Avatar Asked by xylamic

Answer

Replied on February 12, 2013

Have you checked to see if the power for the starter is passing thru the neutral safety switch?

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,172 answers provided
Replied on February 12, 2013

I had not checked that yet. I will do that. Is it located at the base of the shifter? (automatic transmission)

Tiny Response from xylamic
2 questions asked
Replied on February 13, 2013

It's right where the shift cable hooks too on the transmission.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,172 answers provided

Replied on February 13, 2013

I found the problem. It was a dealer-installed kill switch that had gone bad.

Tiny Response from xylamic
2 questions asked
Replied on February 14, 2013

Didn't know you had one glad to hear you figured out the problem though.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,172 answers provided
Replied on February 14, 2013

No, I bought the car 2 years old and it was always flipped off apparently.

Tiny Response from xylamic
2 questions asked

Replied on February 14, 2013

Oh in valet mode.

Tiny Answered by saturntech9 (expert)
23,172 answers provided