In this video I have a look at a Chevrolet Trailblazer that was dropped off as a no crank. Ignition switches are a pretty common item on these. Let's have a look. -Enjoy!
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50 thoughts on “Chevrolet trailblazer: no start, no crank”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Fonziewas Bellaa says:

    I did mine and now it won't turn off when I try to turn it off

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Daniel Kinzer says:

    Thatโ€™s the greatest car problem ever!!

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Danny C says:

    I just had a shop swap out a 4.2 in a 06' Trailblazer that acquired a rod knock with a tested good 06 4.2 donor motor. I vehicle ran before the swap. Now the car is no start/ no crank/ no fuel pump after they swamp. The shop has given up on trying to figure it out. I know it could be many things but any suggestions to check for? Thanks, great vids

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mechanic Garcรญa says:

    Quรฉ tipo de escaner usas me gusta mucho

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars acdavid25 says:

    thank you sir. you saved me a tow bill and a missed day at work.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DJ Erix Eighty says:

    Thanks for showing us your diagnostic tool and your judo chop. As much as I appreciate the humor, I had to fast forward to the facts.

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Samuel Clark says:

    ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜… Judo chop that thing back to life.. great illustration. ๐Ÿ‘

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Anthony 123 says:

    Replace the switch

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Peacha Walker says:

    No crank no start. But if I jump the starter it turns over but still no start

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jack Onip says:

    ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ‘

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars xxDUKExx says:

    Hi did that trailblazer click but didnโ€™t crank to start? Iโ€™m having this problem on mine

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Juan Contre says:

    Nice repair work one erroneous electric bad part fixes everything else wish everything was that easy ๐Ÿ‘

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 2ndhandjoke says:

    Wow my envoy just died in front of my local 7-11& while waiting fora ride I clicked on your video after fucking around under the hood and trying to start it repeatedly without success i judo chopped the steering column like you did and, I still donโ€™t believe it, the fucker started. Ty dude you saved my ass and Iโ€™m a fucking mechanic too! lol

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mary Napier says:

    So was having problems with mine not starting and so we checked starter and battery and then my husband did the judo chop and she started right up lol thanks for the help

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tim Youngberg says:

    Same problem with my 2002. Problem also came with all the idiot lights on the dash coming on and no gas gage. Year later I have the same problem.

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Gary Brown says:

    The judeo chop stop working now what???????๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ฅ๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿ˜ต

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Carla Rodriquez says:

    That's was awesome. I know i could do that myself. I fixed my last problem. Y won't my ignition go all the way back

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars wajid afridi says:

    what is that relay or fuse or what is that thing name i need to put that in my car

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars TK &S says:

    Thanks for the info in plain English. Thank u bro

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Amy Waterman-McIntyre says:

    Not to be weird or anything, but listening to you whispering/ mumbling to yourself is oddly soothing for me. Dead serious.

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Roger Ghiardi says:

    Wax on Wax off Ericson

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars juarez. vivo says:

    Thank you for share the valuable info of your video. You saved my life. Thanks again.

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars A1A Express Auto Shipping says:

    Rumor has it Eric has been judo chopping cars back to life to this day…

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars User User says:

    ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿคฃding ding ding lmao
    Loved that intro.
    1st thing i ever do with any vehicle is eliminate the Ding…

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Sherry Miller says:

    My vehicle would not start my mechanic took off the battery part and let it sit for 15 minutes and put it back on and it started up right away

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Hola! Bill Malec says:

    Most annoying ding ding ding in any vehicle.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Amanda Hoyt says:

    Thanks u chopped the key and it started ๐Ÿ˜‚

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rigid Wing says:

    Nice vid, I have one with 155k and no electrical problems and if it does not start someday I will give the chop a try.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jay Walsh says:

    Hah! I was "tricked" I got mine to start, once, by tapping the started relay, so I replaced that and thought I fixed it….damn it, it was just "lucky" timing. off to get an ignition switch! I expect this just saved me an expensive mechanic trip, we'll see

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jorge Rivera says:

    Thank you so much … u saved us time and money….

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kali Krause says:

    Iโ€™ve had these same problems with my 06 trailblazer and when I did the judo chop to start it, of course it worked. Laughed my ass off ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Steve Chapman says:

    I had a 2004 and had the same problem. The dealer couldn't find the solution so I traded it in for a Tahoe. Best car/truck I ever had.

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Kasual Skeptik says:

    That is the coolest "Engine cutoff switch"..!

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Carlos Rivas says:

    Chevrolet do some toyota videos ๐Ÿ™

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian says:

    Didn't try that judo chop! I changed the ignition switch and now everything works but no start. I can jump the starter and it will spin! No start.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars BIG PRICE 225 says:

    1 xxx aplp re

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars MacGyver 2 says:

    Very Infomative. Thanks

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars robert hunter says:

    After all this time this video is on point!

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Peter Mount says:

    "Duty Cycle" … heh hehehe. – He said doody

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rocko Productions says:

    Half hanging off, God Almighty I am bleeding ! I want a stick of Dynamite right now

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars CorpsePenis says:

    I have an 05 Trailblazer with the 5.3 v8 with the good ol' no crank, no start, not even a chime sound… Dash lights come up, looks like this, but of course the ignition switch doesn't seem to be the culprit. Trying to figure out what's going on. It started most of the time a few weeks ago and now it won't start at all. Battery is new, starter is new, sometimes get a weird sound from under the dash.

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Tony cazzola says:

    Yooo i had this done before you video ended thanks

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars motorman1700 says:

    I find jiggling the ignition key works too. I'll have to try the karate chop next time my ignition key acts up. LOL.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Brian Canizalez says:

    BroMy car was just stranded in the middle of Rogers Arkansas I saw your video after attempting to fix the problem for 2 1/2 hours I karate chop my ignition and it turned on! You are the master.

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Knorr says:

    Because a vibration through the steering wheel works, you have a loose connection in the wheel.

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Knorr says:

    No start in park, try neutral.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars kootybear says:

    On the gm 6 litre, in the fed ex/ups trucks, we use volts, its suppose to around under .2 volts or above 1 volt if its in the middle at all, sensor is bad

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J clark says:

    fyi when my last ignition switch was failing (04 express) only high speed on the front heater fan and abs and brake light on- no other problems.

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars J clark says:

    not that its a long term fix but pretty easy to pop the cover off that ignition switch and clean the contacts in there with a little fine sandpaper.

  50. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Terry Doberstein says:

    Thanks fixed my problem today. Checked and battery was fully charged. Then when I went to start, acted like battery was dead.

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