I have also experienced the issue while trying to start the truck. I will attempt to start the truck and get a no crank, turn the key back and then try again and will start. Again, clock/date and air controls reset.
On one occasion, I had drove my truck for about 10 minutes, parked and locked it using the remote, then came back maybe 5 minutes later to realize my remote would not unlock the truck. I tried several times to unlock it using the remote until I gave up and unlocked it with my key manually. As I was getting into my truck after unlocking it, my alarm started going off. Using my remote, hitting the unlock button turned the alarm off. Started the truck and again, clock/date and air controls were reset.
I have taken my truck to a GM dealer but was told they can't do anything unless the problem occurs for them. I have seen provably hundreds of posts exactly like mine with no real clear solution...or I see about 10 different "possible" solutions. I really just need something straight forward so I know what I'll be getting myself into as far as time and money, which both are hard to come by these days!
This is a video of a guy with the exact same problem and was able to catch it on video:
http://youtu.be/ozFSIuHTDMw
As far as the ignition switch goes, I'm concerned that the random issue would have to occur to be able to diagnose whether that was the root cause or not? Since it is so random, it may not do it and may not see a voltage drop in the switch?
I've seen multiple comments/posts about the 175A fuse needing replaced because it will end up arcing, but there are no signs of arcing in my case.
I can't recall for sure, but I would imagine that when I took my truck to the dealer and told them the issue and informed them ahead of time that there are multiple TSBs of the issue, that they would have gone through and checked the fuse and toequed it to the proper specs, as well as checked battery cables and connections and looked for corrosion.
Thanks!
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Friday, March 28th, 2014 AT 8:30 PM