2011 Chevy Impala - No Crank after it stalled on the highway!

We've got a 2011 Chevy Impala that stalled on the highway and after, would not crank. The shop thinks it's a bad ECM because it won't communicate, and that's what Identifix suggests. Let's find out... Hope you enjoy!
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[@phatcowboy76]

Nice one. Common problem on Chevy's. Very straightforward diagnostic. You know your stuff.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

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[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Thanks Jeff! I appreciate you watching!

[@speedfreak3082]

Being a disabled retired tech this was very refreshing to watch. You are very talented Tech.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Thank you so much!

[@bartscave]

Great diagnosis! Thanks

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Excellent job and tell them it’s a $50 extra charge for working out in the rain.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

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[@gregjones8501]

Spot on diagnosis! You’re one hell of an efficient technician and in the rain! ✊🏾

[@philh9238]

What state are you in

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

@@philh9238 Texas

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

@@philh9238 NJ

[@stevemazzarella7212]

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Wow, a lot of important lessons buried in this video. I love your clear nail polish trick. I wonder how it stands up over the long term. Even though liquid electric tape should be better, I go through cans of that because the containers dry out.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

I've been using it for a while, and it seems to seal very well. When the hole is a little bigger than a prick, like if the copper is showing a little, I still use Liquid tape. Even though I can never get the stuff off my hands😃

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That's FACT!

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Sweet,good job🎉

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Thanks!

[@jeffreytoro3400]

Great video, respect the hustle out in the rain . 🎉

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Thanks for watching!

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Nice work truck upgrade

[@astrogate1]

Great job as always and thanks for showing the damaged connection!

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[@robinsonsauto]

Nice work man! Great approach

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[@oneilp6154]

Got a 01 impala in the shop for a week now same issue. Did see both wires that connects to the block and they were both disconnected. Funny how such a simple thing m g can cause such a headache.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

💯 Thanks for watching!

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Awesome 👌

[@mattmiller8720]

We got a Wizard here! Nice!

[@sohailrabani]

Great repair sir 👏...your diag is getting 👌 super every day 👏...cheers

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Thanks 👍

[@poorboyman5565]

Good job on the diag.

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Excellent/ fast diag👍🏾

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Thanks for watching!

[@aymenmohamed1134]

Awesome

[@PhillipBailey]

Good diagnosis! Imagine that a bad ground on a GM

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Lol I know I feel like every Chevy video I do is a bad ground!

[@shmuelzions3026]

Beautiful job. Only thing it now needs is a remote starter 😂

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I'm sure the shop wouldn't mind if you left your business cards.

[@robertfrancisco1193]

good work! grounds on them suck!

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Thanks!

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I'm sorry I don't think the ones that come without Topology can be added in.

[@joelde3746]

I love the way he did it finding missing ground (((( ''I'm not an expert so I'm still learning as well'' )))but wouldn't you think an easier way would be a quick voltage drop onto the ground battery to groung using voltage drop

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

Then I would have to keep it plugged in and back probe it so the circuit would be loaded. This way, it puts 4amps on the circuit even when it's not working.

[@219Fishing]

I have the same impala I will check the grounds on it . I have a new battery new alternator will only start with jump and doors unlock and and shut when I try to drive off.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

I think you have a diffrent issue because on this car it would not crank at all, because there was no communication with the computer.

[@kevinbent7655]

What's the amperage draw of test bulb you're using.

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

4.5 amps

[@viktorkalashnikov2871]

I have the same problem with my chevy impala

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What are u using to provide internet to your cf-33?

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I used to use a sim card installed in the computer, but I couldn't figure out how to make it into a hotspot for my scan tools. Now I use an At&t Netgear portable hotspot that I keep in my pocket.

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What kind of scanner is that and if it’s launch where would you buy it I’m scared of getting a counterfeit one from Amazon any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks

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[@nostromotrades]

why does he use the Lightbulb and not just the test light? Still learning Id appreciate any insights

[@advancedleveldiagnostics]

A regular incandescent test light only pulls about 150 milliamps of current; the light bulb takes 4.5 amps of current. I want to make sure it can handle a load.

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What scan tool you using ?

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Tengo un chevrolet impala 2012 y ase lo mismo cres que sea la computadora

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Got rid of the Suburban for a truck? That had to be very cramped for all the equipment you need.

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Great diag and repair bro.enjoyed the video

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