2006 chevy colarodo Just got about a week ago and 2 days ...
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2006 chevy colarodo Just got about a week ago and 2 days ago the abs light came on then yesterday lost power while driving and the reduced engine power light came on .. And when turning on wipers headlights or radio all dash gauge...
2006 chevy colarodo Just got about a week ago and 2 days ago the abs light came on then yesterday lost power while driving and the reduced engine power light came on .. And when turning on wipers headlights or radio all dash gauges die and truck stalls and dies .. Can jump start it and as long as you do not turn on anything you can drive it but barely moving for a bit. Not going over 5 or 10 mph
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Mike V.
233 days ago
Automotive Expert
Hello again Trish and thank you for requesting me!
Ok, it sounds like the place to start with the truck is to have the alternator tested. It sounds like it's not putting out enough voltage to run anything or just enough to keep the engine running. It should put out about 14.2 volts at idle with the ehadlights, wipers and blower running. If it's not doing that, the battery can't keep up and the truck will die.
This might trigger the ABS and reduced power, it's the likely culprit and the place to start.
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2006 chevy colarodo Just got about a week ago and 2 days ago the abs light came on then yesterday lost power while driving and the reduced engine power light came on .. And when turning on wipers headlights or radio all dash gauge...
2006 chevy colarodo Just got about a week ago and 2 days ago the abs light came on then yesterday lost power while driving and the reduced engine power light came on .. And when turning on wipers headlights or radio all dash gauges die and truck stalls and dies .. Can jump start it and as long as you do not turn on anything you can drive it but barely moving for a bit. Not going over 5 or 10 mph