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2001 Chevy Suburban PCM replacement

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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 9:06 AM
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Default 2001 Chevy Suburban PCM replacement

I have an 01 Chevy Suburban 4x4 and for some reason my battery keeps dying sometimes while driving it. I get a jump and it starts right away and will drive for a time before it goes bad. I was first told it was my ignition cluster, had it installed but battery still kept dying. Took it to the dealership they said replace ECM/PCM, did that had it flashed and my battery still keeps dying. I was told it could be my ECM/PCM relay. I'm out of ideas and don't know where else to take it for repair or at least a proper diagnosis.
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 7:51 PM
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the vehicle has to be checked for a parasitic draw. If excessive, over 50mAmps, the source of the draw must be isolated.
eric the car guy has a nice video on tracing draws...search for his channel.
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 7:59 PM
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What I don't "get" is the sometimes the battery dies while driving. This has a voltmeter in dash? I'd suggest monitor that, and with that counter check it with a VOM. Monitor the volt meter while driving. It should stay steady at 13.5-14 volts regardless of the speed/rpm
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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 9:25 PM
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oh...missed that...ignore my post.
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