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Sep 9, 2013 | 09:27 AM

kevin8629

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Security light > Dealer says ebtcm not bcm ?? HELP PLEASE!

Security light been coming on randomly for 6 weeks or so while driving. Car never fails to start or run. The other day the service traction light came on trac off can on abs came on and battery showed in display, all while the car is running fine. Took it to the dealer thaey want to change the ingniton switch whic i understand, but the say it the ebtcm nor the bcm that is bad. I though ebtcm was electronic brake and traction control only, but they say if I don't replacte that too the car may fail to start??? Please help me understand this, it just doesn't seem right. Its a 2001 SS

Kevin

Last edited by Space; Sep 9, 2013 at 11:39 AM. Reason: 2 get attention + ? mark

Sep 9, 2013 | 09:52 AM

Space

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Hi `Kevin,
I don't have the answer for you, but I hope this post bump gets you some help from our expert tech member's..

It's great that you are doing your homework before you give the OK to your dealer...

I just know that parts are expensive in this area...

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Sep 9, 2013 | 10:15 AM

kevin8629

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Originally Posted by Space

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Thanks for the bump...after all the reading I have done, it just doesn't have the ring of truth...and they want 1000.00 to do it .need some other thoughts...Thanks again

Sep 9, 2013 | 10:20 AM

Space

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Hi `Keith,
I'm sure one of our member's can help when they see your thread..
Be Patience `if you can

I've searched & checked my files & did not find infor on your year model/gen., but I think find other GM vehicles that had same/similar problems & they paid between $900 to $1500 for repairs

What ?

Please keep checking your thread + keep searching until you find the answer > Good Luck 4-Sure

Sep 9, 2013 | 10:27 AM

kevin8629

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as long as if is truly fixed I don't mind spending the money....just not sure the ebtcm is the culprit. The service writer is telling me it controls the security, not just the brakes and the traction control....I've read the BCM controls most all of that, thats why I hesitate. I will let them change the ingnition switch for sure, just need to make sure before we start throwing parts at it, especially 1000.00 parts. Wont take long for the piggy bank to go dry....

Sep 9, 2013 | 10:37 AM

Space

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Hi `Keith, well we sure are bump'in your thread enough trying to wake `up our Monday Morning expert tech's and get their opinions/advise on your problem...I sure hope you get it resolved at a low decent price

It's great that you have a piggy bank with something in it ? Many don't in todays world...I hope you don't have to break yours 4-Sure

> Piggy Bank, I'm gona miss `ya

^ P.S. U R increasing your MCF post count...That's Good (LOL)

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Sep 9, 2013 | 10:44 AM

Space

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We always have choices > Some we can afford & some we can't

Hi Keith,
Maybe you could just trade your Monte for this one ?

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Sep 9, 2013 | 10:49 AM

kevin8629

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Thats where my car is now! She just called me back and said she doesnt want to change the ignition switch only because it will make no difference. I asked to speak to the mechanic and we got disconnected