The issue is a no crank, no start, all electronics dead condition. Originally when I took it to the dealer they diagnosed it as a bad BCM, which I could tell was failing due to the weird sounds from the gauges and other funny issues with the electronics as well as the car shutting off while driving.
I paid the $600 or so to replace the bcm after towing it there, it finally gave out completely and I had no choice. Generally disconnecting the battery for a second would solve the issue.
After running great for 2 years I ended up with the same issue minus the funny electronics issues and noises from the gauges. I still suspected the BCM but it was past the warranty period. I doubt it's the BCM again, I figured it was the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch with a dorman part and all was good for about 20 starts. Then just today I had the same issue. No crank, no start, all electronics dead. I disconnected the battery for a second and it started right up like nothing happened (as usual)
So guys, what's left? :bang: Starter motor? There must be a short between the ignition switch and the starter motor? The starter works fine (after disconnecting the battery), starts right up, no funny noises. Is there some component inside it that could have failed?
AC delco starter is $107 on amazon. Is there anything I can do or replace before dropping a 100 bucks on a new one? Relay? Fuse?
Any help would be appreciated. I have seen one video on youtube where a guy had this condition with the impala and it was the starter. It's tough to diagnose since it's 1/20 starts or so. Oh and by the way last night I drove it through the rain, this morning is when it did not start. Wetness related?
I paid the $600 or so to replace the bcm after towing it there, it finally gave out completely and I had no choice. Generally disconnecting the battery for a second would solve the issue.
After running great for 2 years I ended up with the same issue minus the funny electronics issues and noises from the gauges. I still suspected the BCM but it was past the warranty period. I doubt it's the BCM again, I figured it was the ignition switch. I replaced the ignition switch with a dorman part and all was good for about 20 starts. Then just today I had the same issue. No crank, no start, all electronics dead. I disconnected the battery for a second and it started right up like nothing happened (as usual)
So guys, what's left? :bang: Starter motor? There must be a short between the ignition switch and the starter motor? The starter works fine (after disconnecting the battery), starts right up, no funny noises. Is there some component inside it that could have failed?
AC delco starter is $107 on amazon. Is there anything I can do or replace before dropping a 100 bucks on a new one? Relay? Fuse?
Any help would be appreciated. I have seen one video on youtube where a guy had this condition with the impala and it was the starter. It's tough to diagnose since it's 1/20 starts or so. Oh and by the way last night I drove it through the rain, this morning is when it did not start. Wetness related?
