1997 Chevy Suburban please help

1997 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
13,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NATEDAW107
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sometimes when i start my suburban the gauges dont work and the tranny doesn't shift, diagnostics said shift selenoids but i dont think it would cause the gauges not to work.. i was told it could be the electric ignition harness is this possible? What could it be.?
Apr 9, 2009 at 11:18 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

Get the shift solenoid problem sorted first, i would be checking that the battery terminals are clean and tight, any cables off the positive side are also clean and tight, check all earth straps as well, start here.

mark (mhpautos)
Apr 9, 2009 at 11:29 PM
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