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Old 04-11-2013   #12
Dave2
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Connecticut
Posts: 10
Default Re: Electrical starting system shutdown-could be nuclear meltdown

Further data:

Old trickle charger dead-no output though charge indicator is green

Purchase new trickle charger

Data from vehicle:

fuse keyoff key on* *new trickle charger connected
LCD 13.1v 12.6v
ECM 0v 12.7v
CCM 0v 12.5v

Data matches normal power side of CCM (service manual section 8A-50.8)
Looks like next step is get into the dash to check ground side resistance thru harness to ground. I contacted http://gmautocomputers.com/ who rebuilds the CCM and ECM's for their experience. I described my symptoms to the gentleman and he indicated it fit a CCM failure, and these units are susceptible to power spikes (16v+). (Avoid jumping vehicle with a battery booster). Possible power spike from old charger that failed took CCM with it since CCM is always powered up. Rebuilt cost $280, current 10 day turn around time. I'm still hoping for a ground side issue (get out of jail free card- though it's feeling more and more like a Hail Mary pass).
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