[Shop-talk] Working on a "modern" car, 2004 Chevy Blazer

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 Does that have the RFID chip int he key fob?  If so that could be the same problem we had with our Ford.  There is a switch that is activated when the key is inserted that instructs the computer to read the RFID device and verify the code is authorized to start the car.  The plastic button that operates the switch broke and would not operate the switch without a bunch of fiddling.  The shop fixed it for us so I have no idea what was involved but I'm sure there's a You Tube video out there.
 
Dave 

 
 
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From: Mark J Bradakis via Shop-talk <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
To: Shop-talk at autox.team.net <shop-talk at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thu, Sep 26, 2019 11:41 am
Subject: [Shop-talk] Working on a "modern" car, 2004 Chevy Blazer

Whew, that was a hot bite! Made some jerked chicken thighs yesterday, 
just had the leftovers for dinner. Maybe that last habanero was not 
strictly needed.

But what I do need is some work on my truck, a 2004 S10 Blazer. It 
doesn't always crank when you turn the key. Usually it works, sometimes 
it takes many attempts and some jiggling the key. Not looking forward to 
working on tracking down if it the key switch, the starter, or something 
in between. Modern cars are so much more complicated than 50 year old 
Triumphs. Those I know. Well, I used to, certainly out of practice these 
days but I am guessing it won't take too much training to remember which 
end of the screwdriver goes in my hand.

Hmmm, guess first step might be hitting one of the major chain parts 
places for an appropriate repair guide, and start poring over wiring 
diagrams. Fun fun fun!


mjb.



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