Hey Guys,
Here's my issue. I have a 2006 Impala SS with 59,000 miles all stock. Two days ago driving back from work on the interstate (I live 75 miles from work) my SS got two message: Service Traction LOK, Service Throttle and then the engine shut itself down with ck eng light on, loss of all power functions and no acceleration. After pulling over, first few re-starts were unsuccessful. After about 5 mins the car was able to start again. Now this happen again the next day, same exact scenario with the exception that I was 15 mins closer to home. I leave at 6:30 am for work and the car does fine, it's the drive home and usually when I'm about 20-45 mins from home. After getting home I hooked up my Scan tool and one code I got was P0601. I cleaned my MAF sensor thinking that maybe it was a little dirty. Next day the car did the same thing.
I took it to the Chevy dealer and they state that my instrument cluster is bad and it could possibly cause the engine to shut down. OK, I don't know a whole lot about these newer computerized cars but I wouln't think the instrument cluster would cause the entire motor to shut off while driving. Anyway, I took the car home and removed the instrument cluster myself and I was still able to start the car and all appears well. OK so if an instrument cluster is causing the engine to turn off you would think that lack of an instrument cluster would definately cause the car not to start.
It took me a whole 10 mins to remove and cluster and the dealership was going to charge me a whole $210 for a new cluster, $54 for diagnostic, and $236 for labor. What a rip off! On and off took me only 30 mins tops and this was the first time doing it.
OK now after stating all that, I am reaching out to all you DIYers for help. I consider my self mechanically inclined and somewhat level headed so tell me if my theory is incorrect about the instrument cluster. What do you think is wrong. I looked up the P0601 and it states Intake Control Module. Now I would think that would most likely cause my issues. Any wise and knowledgable wrench turners out there?
Thanks in advance.
Here's my issue. I have a 2006 Impala SS with 59,000 miles all stock. Two days ago driving back from work on the interstate (I live 75 miles from work) my SS got two message: Service Traction LOK, Service Throttle and then the engine shut itself down with ck eng light on, loss of all power functions and no acceleration. After pulling over, first few re-starts were unsuccessful. After about 5 mins the car was able to start again. Now this happen again the next day, same exact scenario with the exception that I was 15 mins closer to home. I leave at 6:30 am for work and the car does fine, it's the drive home and usually when I'm about 20-45 mins from home. After getting home I hooked up my Scan tool and one code I got was P0601. I cleaned my MAF sensor thinking that maybe it was a little dirty. Next day the car did the same thing.
I took it to the Chevy dealer and they state that my instrument cluster is bad and it could possibly cause the engine to shut down. OK, I don't know a whole lot about these newer computerized cars but I wouln't think the instrument cluster would cause the entire motor to shut off while driving. Anyway, I took the car home and removed the instrument cluster myself and I was still able to start the car and all appears well. OK so if an instrument cluster is causing the engine to turn off you would think that lack of an instrument cluster would definately cause the car not to start.
It took me a whole 10 mins to remove and cluster and the dealership was going to charge me a whole $210 for a new cluster, $54 for diagnostic, and $236 for labor. What a rip off! On and off took me only 30 mins tops and this was the first time doing it.
OK now after stating all that, I am reaching out to all you DIYers for help. I consider my self mechanically inclined and somewhat level headed so tell me if my theory is incorrect about the instrument cluster. What do you think is wrong. I looked up the P0601 and it states Intake Control Module. Now I would think that would most likely cause my issues. Any wise and knowledgable wrench turners out there?
Thanks in advance.