Excursion Died -- Question
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After a Google of a few key words, I found this forum post.... My excursion was having the EXACT same problem and symptoms... So I decided to take apart the column to have a look...
After examining the wires that lead from the overdrive button, I notice a tiny spot that had rubbed away with exposed wires.... Apparently, this rubbing came from numerous shifting over the last couple years.... I simple wrapped the wire with electrical tape and repositioned the wire to avoid reoccurrence..
After examining the wires that lead from the overdrive button, I notice a tiny spot that had rubbed away with exposed wires.... Apparently, this rubbing came from numerous shifting over the last couple years.... I simple wrapped the wire with electrical tape and repositioned the wire to avoid reoccurrence..
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By the way dothadamnthing, excellent pictures above. THANKS!
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From: Northern Calif
how did you get the top column cover off without removing the ignition switch? Im having the same problem and read your thread ,and tried it this morning, but couldn't get the cover off. T.Moe
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I think the ignition switch has to come out.
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My plastic steering column cover wont come off due to the ignition switch and tilt wheel arm. I noticed in your pictures you still have both in place. I have a 2002 excursion. Is your year different ?
T. Moe
T. Moe
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Sounds like you need to replace your battery. I had a similar problem like yours...i changed my Starter, Alternator and it keeped acting up...but i changed my battery...had no promblems since then.
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From: The Great White North!
You will need to remove the ignition switch and the tilt wheel arm. The ignition switch might have been replace for the picture because you need to turn it before you pop the release and then buzzer for door ajar stays on and is annoying during fix. Insert keys, turn on, just before start, and then on the underside below the switch you will need to insert an awl to release the switch. The tilt arm simply unscrew.
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From: Northern Calif
thanks for the info. I just replaced the rear vss sensor, because it didn't ohm correctly. The speedo is still going crazy and the abs light goes on and off still. Looks like I have to check those dang wires.
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Sorry for the delay..... But yes,, The Tilt arm and the ignition has to be removed to take off the plastics.... I put them back afterwards to shift the gear to neutral and to tilt the column to get a better angle to make the repair..
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I just took apart the steering column because I wanted to check on my inop turn signal, so since I was in there already I checked the wire. There was some obvious rubbing but the wires were not showing so I was in good shape. I did put some electric tape over it though for good measure.
One question, how did you all get the rubber/metal boot off of the shifter lever. I couldn't get mine off and it was in the way but I worked around it.
As for my turn signal, I couldn't find anything apperant like loose wires. The emergancy flashers are working normal, so I'm thinking it's the turn signal switch.
I don't want to take this to far off topic, but how do I tighten the shift lever as it's quite loose?
One question, how did you all get the rubber/metal boot off of the shifter lever. I couldn't get mine off and it was in the way but I worked around it.
As for my turn signal, I couldn't find anything apperant like loose wires. The emergancy flashers are working normal, so I'm thinking it's the turn signal switch.
I don't want to take this to far off topic, but how do I tighten the shift lever as it's quite loose?
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From: The Great White North!
Is the shifter just sloppy or do you have it not wanting to shift into the gears. There is an adjusting screw under the column on the right side, but that is for the cable to take out a little slack from the shifter.