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Intermittent Dead Battery - keywords draw indicator light performance PRNDL

Subject:Intermittent Dead Battery

Models:2002-2007 Buick Rainier
2004-2007 Chevrolet Trailblazer and Trailblazer EXT
2002-2007 GMC Envoy, Envoy XL and Envoy XUV)
2002-2004 Oldsmobile Bravada
2005-2007 Saab 97x



This PI was superseded to updated model years. Please discard PIT3432.


The following diagnosis might be helpful if the vehicle exhibits the symptom(s) described in this PI.

Condition/Concern:

Intermittent Dead Battery. Inspect the ignition 0 circuit for voltage when the key is removed from the ignition

Recommendation/Instructions:

This can be identified by watching the PRNDL display and the battery light on the IPC. Using the tip of key in the ignition cylinder, manipulate the ignition switch by rotating forward and rearward to see if the PRNDL and/or battery light illuminate on the IPC. If either of these lights illuminate, replace the ignition switch.

Please follow this diagnostic or repair process thoroughly and complete each step. If the condition exhibited is resolved without completing every step, the remaining steps do not need to be performed.