Friend of mine has a 2002 Silverado. It was recently involved in a frontal collision.

They had to replace the steering column. Now the engine will crack but it won't start.

Is the key somehow encoded??? And if so, would it cause this problem???

Lastly, how to correct???

 

do any of the keys have a little black chip on them? if not try a crank sensor relearn

 

tell him to relearn his security, this has to be done by the dealer!!!

 

Agree with Grumpy, but it doesn't need to be done at the dealer. Takes about 45 minutes to do it.

Attempt to start, when it fails, leave the key in the run position for 11-12 minutes (til the security light goes off).

Turn off for 30-45 seconds.

Repeat first step.

On the 4th attempt of this process, it should fire up.

Justin

 

I didnt think it would work like that on an 02, sorry... my bad
guess I am just used to having a tech 2 around...

 

Wish I had easy access to a Tech 2.

 

working at the stealership has its perks, I guess?!?!?

 

Well.... you guys hit the nail on the head. I called a friend of my dad's that works at a dealer, he came up with the same answer as you guys. They fixed it!!!

 

I have gmc envoy replaced steering colomn now won't start was doing the 4 times till security light went off but the 3rd time sec light didn't come on but doesn't crank any suggestions?