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Daggar · 12-18-2008, 01:11 PM

Forgive me if the answer is posted elsewhere on herw but the search function does not like my PDA.

This morning I went out and it was about -25 degrees c outside. Went to start the Suburban and it turned and fired ran for 5 seconds and then I lost power to the dash and the engine died. Now I have no power to the ignition or dash power locks or rear window. All I seem to have is a working dome light and the horn and key buzzer works. I checked all the fuses under the dash,and the wires running to the starter I did not see any burned out wires and the fuses all tested good with my voltmeter. Is there any hidden fuses in the engine bay that I might be missing?

Any help would be great as I really need my truck for work.

BLE 'BURBAN · 12-18-2008, 03:01 PM

small wire running from starter to fire wall junction just to the P/s of the brake master cylinder is a fuseible link wire it's most likely fried out. About 6-8 inches up from the starter cut it and replace it with another fusible link. That could vaery well be the source of your problem.

smashingchuck · 12-25-2008, 09:13 PM

It might possibly be the plug between the steering column and the wiring harness, Real long ans skinny attached to the column. Might be coming apart I've had that happen once.

12-18-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
Daggar Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 42	No power to dash, ignition, accessories - 1987 Suburban Forgive me if the answer is posted elsewhere on herw but the search function does not like my PDA. This morning I went out and it was about -25 degrees c outside. Went to start the Suburban and it turned and fired ran for 5 seconds and then I lost power to the dash and the engine died. Now I have no power to the ignition or dash power locks or rear window. All I seem to have is a working dome light and the horn and key buzzer works. I checked all the fuses under the dash,and the wires running to the starter I did not see any burned out wires and the fuses all tested good with my voltmeter. Is there any hidden fuses in the engine bay that I might be missing? Any help would be great as I really need my truck for work. __________________ 1999 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 - 454, 4L80E and lots of other fun options 1967 Chevrolet C10 Longbox Stepside - Restored 1991 Chevrolet Suburban 2500 4x4 - 350, 4L80E - Not dead but severly crippled 1987 GMC Suburban 1500 - Now some retired guy's trailer hauler 1992 Lumina Z34 - I'll miss that PITA

12-18-2008, 03:01 PM	#2
BLE 'BURBAN In the Forgotten far North. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 2,627	Re: No power to dash, ignition, accessories - 1987 Suburban small wire running from starter to fire wall junction just to the P/s of the brake master cylinder is a fuseible link wire it's most likely fried out. About 6-8 inches up from the starter cut it and replace it with another fusible link. That could vaery well be the source of your problem. __________________ 1987 R3500 CREW CAB DUALLY (BIG RED)Acquired 06/12/2015 1990 chevy suburban V2500 5.7L My cluster Mods-Nov 2007 overhead console Stereo install Round 2 Aug 2009 Heated/turn signal mirror upgrade

12-25-2008, 09:13 PM	#3
smashingchuck It'd be alot cooler if you did Join Date: May 2003 Location: Three Rivers, MI Posts: 2,345	Re: No power to dash, ignition, accessories - 1987 Suburban It might possibly be the plug between the steering column and the wiring harness, Real long ans skinny attached to the column. Might be coming apart I've had that happen once. __________________ 78 Build Thread 4Runner Build

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