Hey guys, need some help with electrical troubleshooting on my 2000 silverado - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bamm · 08-20-2011, 10:24 PM

It's kinda crazy but with the key off and the drivers door open there is no "beep" from the door being open or interior/dash lights from opening the door. As soon as I press the brake, the "door open" beep beep beep starts and the dash lights light up. Let off the brake, they all stop. This sounds like some sort of ground issue and while I feel I can fix it once I realize what it is; I need help figuring it out. Anybody want to take a shot in the dark or point me somewhere that will help me out without taking it to a mechanic or dealer? I also have replaced the stoplight/brake switch, that wasn't it. Thanks guys, ....jerry

**dmarty** · 08-23-2011, 09:07 PM

It does sound like a bad ground. I had a '92 pu that had a bad ground strap between the cab body and the frame at one of the rubber isolators that caused the radio and heater controls to do funky things. Fixed the strap and the problems stopped. Just start checking all of your grounds on the whole truck. Good luck!

Bamm · 08-30-2011, 05:08 PM

Anybody here that can tell me where the ground straps are? I know there is one from the bed to the frame. What about the cab and in cab wiring grounds? Where are they? Thanks, ...................jerry

08-20-2011, 10:24 PM	#1
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Hey guys, need some help with electrical troubleshooting on my 2000 silverado It's kinda crazy but with the key off and the drivers door open there is no "beep" from the door being open or interior/dash lights from opening the door. As soon as I press the brake, the "door open" beep beep beep starts and the dash lights light up. Let off the brake, they all stop. This sounds like some sort of ground issue and while I feel I can fix it once I realize what it is; I need help figuring it out. Anybody want to take a shot in the dark or point me somewhere that will help me out without taking it to a mechanic or dealer? I also have replaced the stoplight/brake switch, that wasn't it. Thanks guys, ....jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS

08-23-2011, 09:07 PM	#2
dmarty Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Verona, WI Posts: 97	Re: Hey guys, need some help with electrical troubleshooting on my 2000 silverado It does sound like a bad ground. I had a '92 pu that had a bad ground strap between the cab body and the frame at one of the rubber isolators that caused the radio and heater controls to do funky things. Fixed the strap and the problems stopped. Just start checking all of your grounds on the whole truck. Good luck! __________________ 72 GMC Sierra Grande SWB 402 BB A/C (Owned it since 1973) 99 Silverado 1500 LT with 315K miles (RIP) 2012 GMC Sierra SLT

08-30-2011, 05:08 PM	#3
Bamm Cowboy Fan for Life!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Amelia, Virginia Posts: 2,921	Re: Hey guys, need some help with electrical troubleshooting on my 2000 silverado Anybody here that can tell me where the ground straps are? I know there is one from the bed to the frame. What about the cab and in cab wiring grounds? Where are they? Thanks, ...................jerry __________________ 1967 ShortBed Fleetside 3/4 Drop 350/700R4 Tilt wheel 18 x 8 Torque Thrust II's Future mods: All new gauges & wood bed My Zip is 23002 I ship UPS, USPS



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