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Old 11-28-2011, 11:23 PM
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I have looked this up a bit and found things like fuse 30 blown, the PCM relay I think relay 2 in the foot well. And the sensor in the key. I have tried both keys and fuse 30 wasn't blown. That relay was yellow in my case. I will replace it in the morning because I cracked it trying to pull it out. Any other suggestions? My truck is turning over fine and just won't crank. The theft light is flashing fast and odometer is reading a bunch of dashes.
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I replaced the #2 relay in the footwell and the truck started, but it bothered me that this even happened so I drove it to the dealership and as soon as I turned it off, it happened again. They said it was "engine electric control switch". Cost about $120
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Got my truck back from the dealership, and the ticket says $13.** for a relay and $94.** for labor. Go figure.
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Well the relay probably triggered the PATS anti-theft, which they would have had to reset. That's likely where the extra labor charge came from.



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