2006 Trailblazer LS
Finally went in to replace the blower motor resistor that went out over the summer, because its getting frosty in Oklahoma now and I need the defroster to work. Found many guides to do so, and successfully replaced the resistor (all fan speeds now work great when ignition is turned to [ON]).
To my knowledge, i was having no other issues but after getting the new resistor hooked back up, the car will no longer start. Battery was just over 5 years old, so I had it tested and replaced. Have gone through every fuse with a test light, and have checked the relays and replaced them as well.
I can get the starter to engage fully by bypassing the relay, but the vehicle will not stay running.
As I said, the vehicle ran fine earlier during the day before i changed out the blower motor resistor, and every standard check seems to tell me everything is ok. Aside from it not starting.
All the proper interior controls work when the key is placed in the corresponding ignition switch position, and all of the fuses look in good condition and are getting power.
So I'm starting to run out of ideas for things to check, and would really appreciate some help.
What started as a 30-45 minute resistor swap has turned into a weekend full of headaches that just raise more questions.
Finally went in to replace the blower motor resistor that went out over the summer, because its getting frosty in Oklahoma now and I need the defroster to work. Found many guides to do so, and successfully replaced the resistor (all fan speeds now work great when ignition is turned to [ON]).
To my knowledge, i was having no other issues but after getting the new resistor hooked back up, the car will no longer start. Battery was just over 5 years old, so I had it tested and replaced. Have gone through every fuse with a test light, and have checked the relays and replaced them as well.
I can get the starter to engage fully by bypassing the relay, but the vehicle will not stay running.
As I said, the vehicle ran fine earlier during the day before i changed out the blower motor resistor, and every standard check seems to tell me everything is ok. Aside from it not starting.
All the proper interior controls work when the key is placed in the corresponding ignition switch position, and all of the fuses look in good condition and are getting power.
So I'm starting to run out of ideas for things to check, and would really appreciate some help.
What started as a 30-45 minute resistor swap has turned into a weekend full of headaches that just raise more questions.