my k5 is still down wtf?

[klowninc89]

Took my k5 to the shop because dash lights and fuel pump wouldn't shut off...also the Guy at the shop two bare sites but still did not fix the problem he started putting it back together and went back to say way he started to pull ecumenical fuses then everything but brake light went off he said it could be the computer. The truck runs fine tho could it still be the computer?

 

[4xcrazy]

HUH ?????

 

[Jessie James]

Please don't take this personally, but your post makes no sense. You need to help us so we can help you. Please use sentences and give more details.

First, what year is your truck? Gas or diesel?

Second, is it all stock? Or did you replace anything?

Took my k5 to the shop because dash lights and fuel pump wouldn't shut off...

This would lead me to believe (a) your ignition key assembly is not working right or (b) you have a wire that is crossed somewhere or (c) something is grounding out, like a relay.

also the Guy at the shop two bare sites but still did not fix the problem

This is not proper English and does not make any sense. Can you please re-phrase or fix this statement?

he started putting it back together and went back to say way he started to pull ecumenical fuses

Universal fuses? What are you talking about here?

then everything but brake light went off he said it could be the computer. The truck runs fine tho could it still be the computer?

The ECU controls the engine. It has nothing to do with the dash lights or brake lights. Your mechanic sounds like an idiot, assuming this is a 1991 or older truck. I would get your truck out of that shop ASAP and get it to a competent mechanic, or a certified GM shop.

I am guessing you have a short in one of the wires or a bad relay or switch somewhere. You will have to do some proper troubleshooting to fix it, though. You will need a multimeter and will have to start testing wires and see where the current is coming from. You will probably also need to buy the wiring diagram manual for your YMM truck - I got one on eBay.

 

[scottsdale86]

WTF? hagsbnsdkonf dno2dl2fmoj amd9pwfon sdmid blahhh. I don't understand your ramblings crazy man.

 

[klowninc89]

Sorry about that was on my phone not PC. Well its a 90 Chevy k5 with 350. I took it to a Guy I trust he has been good to me for years. Ok...the problems. When truck is off with key out. All dash is still workings and fuel pump says on. Kills my battery and. Has been running little funny. Its all stock minus lift kit and mud tires. I put on a starter my buddy gave me not sure what year it was from but looked just like my old one. And works good. My shop Guy said he found to bare wires on fire wall and he fixed those. I put in a used steering column because mine was messed up but still has same problem. Changed ignition switch and key and tumblers. So I have no idea what it could be. He started to pull computer fuses and lights went off and on. Not sure what the issue is. Is that a little better guys? Lol. I want my truck back.

 

[Fordum]

Thank God.
I was a little freaked out when you posted "ecumenical fuses".
Especially since you spelled it correctly.

When you said you changed the switch, key and tumblers, did you change the switch down at the bottom of the column?
The top part with the key is not the switch, and it sure sounds like a switch problem.

Or you might have gotten the wires wrong when you swapped the column. Do you know what year the replacement came out of?
I don't know if they changed the colors from one year to the next, but they did go to metric numbering on the schematic so the wires might not cross reference.

 

[TexasSilhouette]

Thank God.
I was a little freaked out when you posted "ecumenical fuses".
Especially since you spelled it correctly.

I had to look that one up; so if you remove the "ecumenical fuse", everything goes to hell? I've worked on a couple cars that must have had a blown/missing "ecumenical fuse" had I only know..

 

[pblaze725]

Jessie James I commend you you your efforts. I thought he was talkin hillbilly but the guy is from Ohio so it could be a Gummo thing...

 

[Jessie James]

Hey, you never know, I've made drunk posts so ...

Anyway, I am thinking the steering column wiring is the issue, now that you say you changed it out.

Did these problems start about the same time you changed that?

 

[klowninc89]

No had issue before I changed it. I changed it because part of it was messed up steering wheel got jaammed when changed key tumblers. But came out a 91 suburban. I thought short was in the column. So I just changed it out.

 

[Jessie James]

Ok, so what is happening is that the circuit for the computer, dash lights, and fuel pump are all getting power when the truck is off. When you look under the dash, do you see any issues that might explain that?

For example, does it look like water has leaked down from the windshield and behind the fusebox? If so, the corrosion may have shorted two wires together (I've had this happen twice with old cars).

Alternately, do you see any "funny" wiring? I would assume the mechanic would have found that, but I mean any wires going into the fusebox that don't appear to belong there? I am thinking like one of those wire tap things that folks use to wire in additional accessories.

Speaking of which, do you have any accessories, like fog lights or an amp? If so, pull the wires and be sure they are not back-feeding the system somehow.

Can you think of any changes that you made at the same time when this problem started? You mention the starter, perhaps the solenoid is bad and is leaking power back into the system? The easy test is to remove the 12v+ wire to the starter solenoid and see what happens.

 

[klowninc89]

I have off road lights. I will have the tech check the starter. But idk what the deal is. Could the starter really do all this or off road lights do that? Idk how lights are not wired to the fuse box. Ran completely separately on its own switch.

 

[British Slave]

Unplug the ignition switch and see if that turns off the dash and fuel pump.

 

[Jessie James]

I have off road lights. I will have the tech check the starter. But idk what the deal is. Could the starter really do all this or off road lights do that? Idk how lights are not wired to the fuse box. Ran completely separately on its own switch.

My dad had an issue like this, and it turned out to be a wire that was run for his fog lights. Someone had run the wire through the firewall but did not put a rubber grommet in, so the wire was cut through the insulation and was shorting out. It caused all sorts of weird problems.

And stuck or bad starter solenoids have been known to cause issues with the battery draining, but you may have it wired wrong so it's back feeding power into your system or something weird.

Since those are the two most obvious differences you have, I would check them first.