2011 Traverse Overheated
#1
2011 Traverse Overheated
My 2011 Traverse overheated and required a tow to get it home. I filled the radiator with coolant, but now the vehicle will not start. It has no electrical functions at all. Key is stuck in ignition. Vehicle will not jump start. I have charged battery. Checked all engine compartment fuses. Car will not show any signs of life.
Any suggestions?
Any suggestions?
#3
I checked at both places and also had a battery charger on hand. Battery was showing 13.7 at the posts and also directly off the battery. Hooked the charger up and tried to start car in the hi amp/start position and still unable to get anything to react inside car... no life at all.
#4
the key is stuck as the interlock solenoid needs to be powered to remove it.
I agree with the previous posts. there is a power problem somewhere and the battery is the first place to start.
shorted batteries can create havoc. jumping or boosting them won't work as they suck all power from a jumper battery or charger. A shorted battery must be removed from the system. have the battery conductance tested or sub in a known good battery. the problem may be elsewhere but the battery must be ruled out before continuing any electrical testing.
the vehicle overheated due to low coolant from a leaking water pump?
I agree with the previous posts. there is a power problem somewhere and the battery is the first place to start.
shorted batteries can create havoc. jumping or boosting them won't work as they suck all power from a jumper battery or charger. A shorted battery must be removed from the system. have the battery conductance tested or sub in a known good battery. the problem may be elsewhere but the battery must be ruled out before continuing any electrical testing.
the vehicle overheated due to low coolant from a leaking water pump?
#5
I will try isolating battery, with no power can't remove it (power passenger seat in the way). Believe maybe leaking water pump (very slow leak since I have no signs of coolant in my carport), spouse told me that the day before my problem fans were running for a while after she shut off the vehicle. Amazing how she waited to tell me until after the problem escalates.
#6
Thanks Tech2 and Cleveland63b. I removed the cables from the battery and was able to get power from a remote battery through the cables. Was able to at least get sufficient power to move the seat forward and remove the key from the ignition. After I replace the battery I will tackle the leakage problem.
#7
Waterpump leaks are very common on those, depending on your mileage they extended the warranty on them if that's your issue it'd be worth calling your dealer.