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Old 03-30-2022, 01:16 PM
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The battery lobotomy, disconnect the negative cable only for a full 30 minutes. If you have done this , then you know that did not work.
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Old 03-30-2022, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Jasonw7684
It all started with the head lights. First it started blowing fuse for steering motor, found out my headlight connectors were burnt so I replaced them. Things straightened up then it started giving the reduced engine power with the p1682 code.
A sucker for a good mystery, I was just re-reading this thread and caught the part about the power steering motor.

Can you elaborate on any power steering issues? A bad motor could cause crazy power draws and wreak havoc. If there’s any chance of a bad ps motor, it’s likey covered by either the recall or the extended warranty.
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Old 03-30-2022, 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by PulpFriction
A sucker for a good mystery, I was just re-reading this thread and caught the part about the power steering motor.

Can you elaborate on any power steering issues? A bad motor could cause crazy power draws and wreak havoc. If there’s any chance of a bad ps motor, it’s likey covered by either the recall or the extended warranty.

I haven't had any issues with the power steering except it was blowing fuses but once I replaced the burnt headlight connectors it quit blowing that fuse.
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Old 03-30-2022, 06:10 PM
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The battery lobotomy, disconnect the negative cable only for a full 30 minutes. If you have done this , then you know that did not work.
I did disconnect it once like that. Right now it is disconnected and has been for 2 days. Guess when I get alternator back on I will see for sure
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Old 04-05-2022, 10:07 PM
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So I replaced serpentine belt and put It back together, this was day 2 of her driving it and there hasn't been any issues.
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Old 04-06-2022, 06:38 AM
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So the alternator wasn’t working properly, because of the serpentine belt was worn out. Thanks for the update.
Enjoy the drive!
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Old 04-06-2022, 10:41 AM
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There is a recall covering the power steering. Headlight fuses have no connection to the PS.
Check for recalls & extended warranrees
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Well that was short lived. Throwing same code and giving reduced engine power again.
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Old 04-28-2022, 07:43 AM
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Kindly refresh my memory, what were those codes?
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Old 04-28-2022, 09:02 AM
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The only code mentioned in this thread is P1682. You got distracted by the charging system, this code is ignition related.

Have the ignition related recalls been performed? https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/gm-r...-status-50716/
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