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GMC Yukon, Yukon Denali, XL Electrical Problems
texasaggie97
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I'm hoping someone else has had this problem with their Yukon Denali. Since 2005, when we purchased the vehicle, we have had an electrical issue where at random times the entire electrical system will "reset" while driving.
The DVD Navigation/radio resets, the DVD Entertainment system in the back resets, the speakers sound like they "pop" as if the audio stream is interrupted, and all lights inside do a quick on/off reset.
Even the engine hours reset a couple of years ago. It currently shows 1000 hours but should be over 2000 hours by now.
Since this problem is random and we haven't found a way to reproduce it, every time we take it into the GM repair center they say they can't do anything about it. Finally, when the driver side air conditioning vents started blowing hot air, we were able to take it in for that and have asked them to check the electrical system.
I'm hoping someone had this power/electrical system reset problem and knows what was done to fix it properly. The 100,000 mile warranty is about to run out and I don't want to have to pay to get a permanent problem fixed when it has been doing this since 2005!
It is currently at the GM repair show waiting the actuator replacement on our air conditioner and want to be able to tell them a possible "solution" or a way to "recreate" the electrical reset problem if anyone knows anything about it.
See also: How To Fix Many GM Truck Electrical Problems (Video, 2:39)
The DVD Navigation/radio resets, the DVD Entertainment system in the back resets, the speakers sound like they "pop" as if the audio stream is interrupted, and all lights inside do a quick on/off reset.
Even the engine hours reset a couple of years ago. It currently shows 1000 hours but should be over 2000 hours by now.
Since this problem is random and we haven't found a way to reproduce it, every time we take it into the GM repair center they say they can't do anything about it. Finally, when the driver side air conditioning vents started blowing hot air, we were able to take it in for that and have asked them to check the electrical system.
I'm hoping someone had this power/electrical system reset problem and knows what was done to fix it properly. The 100,000 mile warranty is about to run out and I don't want to have to pay to get a permanent problem fixed when it has been doing this since 2005!
It is currently at the GM repair show waiting the actuator replacement on our air conditioner and want to be able to tell them a possible "solution" or a way to "recreate" the electrical reset problem if anyone knows anything about it.
See also: How To Fix Many GM Truck Electrical Problems (Video, 2:39)
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ANYONE HAVE THIS PROBLEM????
thanks for reading, any input will help.
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The accessory outlet at the back of the center console has stopped working, which doesn't surprise me because that outlet hsa been used nearly every day for the life of the vehicle. I checked the fuse and all other outlets do work, so I'm assuming we may have worn this one out.
Is there a test I can do to see if it's getting power? And if I need to replace it, how do I go about removing the back of the console? I removed the two screws near the bottom (near the cup holder) but I can't get the upper part to budge (at least I'm afraid to put too much pressure on it for fear I'll break something).
Thanks for any help anyone can offer.
Here is what I do know with my second Yukon. The run down protection does seem to work. What they fail to tell you is you have t let the car sit dead for about 45 minutes so it can rebuild enough charge to start. Then you have one or two shots at best.
Yes the DVD/Nav does draw for a period of time on start-up/door open and for about 30minutes after turning the vehicle off. It then times out. My electrical guy was able to place a volt meter on the car over night and record the draw. This was huge in helping to narrow down my problem. A repair guy that knows how to use a volt meter and track down a draw is great.
Until, we narrow down the fuse causing the problem. We have options. One install a switch to disconnect the battery or other draw. I am not ready for this or giving up yet. My solution is to use the spare battery slot under the hood and carry a spare. This way I can at least jump myself and charge the battery every now and then at home. I am looking into a kit so I can connect the secondary battery and simply flick a switch to jump myself. This way the secondary battery won't die too from the draw.
Great vehicles, however they need to work on trouble shooting the electrical systems. I would never by a hybrid electric from these guys as the damn thing would probable explode.
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Sad part is this truck only has 64,0000 km's on it!!!
Any ideas?
Thanks!
I am told you can reset the computer by lift battery cables, hold/rub end together several time while maintaining contact, let set for 15 min and place Neg cable back and then place Pos cable back. Computer is reset. Don't know how to dump engine codes.
Good luck out there
Thanks.
Keith
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where is the rear door sensor on a 2003 Yukon Denali? The door is shut but we keep getting an error message that the door is ajar. The message is "Right Read Door Ajar". It is not the cargo door, but the right rear passenger door that is the problem.
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The "Door Ajar" switches are located on the latches inside the door. the most common failure in this system is the micro-switch on the latch. on most models you can replace the door lock actuator (ajar switch is part of this actuator) and the issue should be resolved.
You could remove the door panel and inspect the wiring inside the door to make sure it is intact... and at the same time you could use a jumper to connect the 2 wires of the door jamb switch and confirm that the light goes out. below is a pic of the wire connector and colors of the wires that will need to be jumpered together. (terminals A and C of the ajar switch)
Connector Part Information
• 15366027
• 2-Way F GT 150 Sealed 3.2x4.0 (GRY)
Pin Wire Color Circuit No. Function
A BLK 1250 Ground
B -- -- Not Used
C LT BLU/BLK 748 Right Rear Door Ajar Switch Signal
D -- -- Not Used
Source: http://www.justanswer.com/questions/2fcq2-where-is-the-rear-door-sensor-on-a-200- 3-yukon-denali-the
I own this vehicle and just was able to get it fixed. The problem for mine was in the integrated body control module. This is under the middle console in between the front seats where cup holders and such are.
You can take off the cover off pretty easily. The BCM (body control module) is below most everything. Once you open it up there is a small circuit board. On the back of the circuit board where most of the soldering is there is a bad connection. We don't know what this is due to. Inside the black cover of the BCM we noticed there was some gray dust where the soldering had gone bad.
You can unhook it and just re apply new soldering and this solves the problem. You circuit board may be cracked so check that also.
This is what solved my electrical issues in my 2000 Denali and I hope this helps others!
if you havent fixed it maybe this would help
I was sitting on the vehicle for a while and noticed that an actuator goes off every 45-65 seconds I can hear a click sound on my door and just before that i can hear the speakers go off like if i plugged in a audio cord.... weird !! i tried dissmantling the car and took off the bottom dashbord to find were the click was coming from but I got frustrated so I put it all back together!! any suggestions..
the odd thing of it all is that Im a salesman for a GMC dealership and our techs have not found the problem with my yukon.. I was suggested to buy a solar panel and place it on my roof so that it keeps my battery charged at all times !! ($195.@Oreilly) so hope u find my info useful if you havent fixed yours and if you did please advise!!! jmora83@yahoo.com
Well, I've got my replacement door ajar switch in hand and am chomping at the bit to replace it. But, I need more help with information how to remove the rear door trim panels from my 2003 Yukon Denali. I found one screw at the bottom of the trim pad, and was expecting push clips around the perimeter but found none. I don't want to just push and pull without knowledge. Please advise the procedure for removing the door trim.
Thanks.
Keith
Just an update. I got the door panel off - it comes off easily after you remove two screws holding it in place. Then I peeled back the plastic inner liner and located the door ajar switch. It's integrated into the latch mechanism, at the trailing edge of the door. I was able to replace it, button it up and everything worked fine. Now, after several months trouble free, I've had two instances when it was raining hard, that the door ajar message reoccurred, but as soon as the rain stopped, the message cured itself. At this point, it isn't annoying enough to try to troubleshoot.
Did you ever figure out what was going on?
Or does anyone out there have any ideas?
My windshield wipers stop working completely along with the washer, Then they start up again, and work fine for awhile. I'm wondering if the problems could be related in the steering colume switch?
I have unpluged the bulbs and still same result. If I use a 20 amp fuse it will last for 2 or 3 months before it blows again. It will blow immediatley when a 10 amp fuse is installed. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
How are things going with your vehicle? What happened at the dealer?
Christina
GM Customer Service
I apologize for the problems you are experiencing with your vehicle. Could you please email me your VIN? I would like to look further into your situation.
You can get my email by clicking on gmcustsvc.
Thank you and have a great weekend!
Caron, GM Customer Service
One of the complaints is that the right rear door ajar message comes on even though the door isn't ajar. I replaced the sender switch in the door a while back and that cured the problem for six months. Now it's back. So far it's an annoyance. I just press the arrow button on the steering wheel and it stops displaying, and I turn off the interior dome lights so they aren't on continuously. But now other symptoms are occurring. The door locks now only work after I push the remote twice. The first push only causes a chime to sound. On the second push the normal sequence of locking events occurs.
I've read that the Body Control Module might be acting up. So I'm suspicious of this. However, I've been told that the BCM has to be programmed to my VIN, so it doesn't sound like a driveway replacement, even if I bought one on the net. And, a local mechanic has cautioned that it could be any number of things, and not to get focused on the BCM. So I'm pretty confused at this point, and don't want to just replace the door switch module again, that's obviously temporary.
Any suggestions as to what might be wrong, and how to tackle the job of making it right?
Thanks for all your help.
Keith
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I'm new here and glad I found this furom.
I recently bought a 2011 Denali, 3 months ago. Now my radio/stereo/nav does not work. It has no power. I try to turn it on but it is stuck on the blue screen with the clock. I am planning to take it to the dealer soon, when I have time. Any idea what might be the problem?
It did this problem once before while I was driving the radio died, but started working the next day. This time 4 days no luck.