GMC YUKON 2004 STARTER REMOVE INSTALL CHEVROLET BATTERY ELECTRICAL

This video is of the removal of a starter on a 2004 GMC Yukon Denali. The video shows me completing all steps to take it out, but then my camera battery died. I show how to get it out and put the new one in.
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[@markcrupi]

Hey RykerDane...this video gave me enough info for get started on my 05 Yukon. Dealer here in Atlanta wanted 713 to do it, cost 110 by doing it myself. Many of your videos have helped me save money in the past, and I can not say THANK YOU enough...you are an excellent source of info.

[@TheRykerDane]

Thats awesome! Glad to help, sorry I couldn't finish the video for you, but good to know you got it done!

[@markcrupi]

No need to apologize...in my experience in life, those who complain the most, who find a reason to try and bring you down are usually the people who never do anything for anyone else, and can only find pleasure by trying to bring down someone who has done something kind and noble. Ignore the haters, and keep up the awesome videos!!!!!

[@TheRykerDane]

Thanks!

[@jpp8]

Remove the passenger side front wheel and then the plastic inner fender and you can easily access the battery cable and ignition wire to the solenoid, remove the nuts holding the wires on and then remove the starter bolts and the starter will come out easily and the replacement starter will go in easily.

[@davidbervig6697]

Great video! There is nothing more you really could have shown. Just did the entire thing in an hour. Thanks!

[@TheRykerDane]

Awesome!

[@MrJCTECH]

really appreciate all you do to help out! Hope this holiday season brings you peace joy & happiness!

[@TheRykerDane]

Thanks so much! Same to you!

[@americanmcss]

Hey man great how to... I started the job trying to get it done on my own, and had no idea that the dust cover had to come off with it which is what was holding me up on my '06 Denali. That little tid bit saved the day. Now I won't have to worry if my wife's car is going to start the next time she turns the key.

[@TheRykerDane]

awesome, glad to help!

[@IndiMusicman]

An of topic question. My compressor for the rear shocks (auto leveling) has not come on the last few times I have driven the vehicle. What fuses should I check. I could not find much in the manual? Anything else I should check?

[@OG1GTP]

Thank you for the tip on releasing the wires from the ties. I also found that removing the oil dipstick tube gives you a lot of space to work with, especially when installing the new starter.

[@JohnM-un9dl]

RD, went and looked again, TOTALLY understand what you meant by wired down or "ziptied" down. I cut those and it came out like a loose tooth! YOU ARE AMAZING! AGAIN, THANKS!

[@TheRykerDane]

No problem, glad it helped you out!

[@fturley4]

I appreciate your video. 'd like to know how can you disconnect the top wires on the cylenoid(sp) because it is very tight and difficult to get my hand and tools in that area?

[@JohnM-un9dl]

RD, Love your videos regarding yukon! I have had the same issues on mine and you have been a GREAT HELP! THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@TheRykerDane]

You are welcome!

[@arielcdem123456]

Thanks this guided me to replace the starter on my 2004 Hummer H2😊

[@TheRykerDane]

you are welcome, sorry about the cutoff though.

[@KingV85]

What size are the starter bolts

[@850xp3]

Thanks man .I'm going to drink a beer and onto replacing the starter on my 2006 Yukon Denali

[@ScottDamery]

LOL, I am in the middle of my 2001 Suburban starter replacement and it was a BEAR getting it out...took 2 days of playing with it ...now I cant seem to find the angle to get it back in...day 3 but I am thinking of cutting that wire tie like you suggest because the wire bundle is just too stiff to move the starter in and out. Good to see I am not the only one who wrestled with that stupid wire...I might be the only one to spend 3 days on it though...

[@TheRykerDane]

ya I know, that wire bundle really makes it hard to move it around in there. Can be aggravating. glad you got it fixed though and saved some money!

[@mikefromyoutube1167]

Thank you for this video, the tips with the clips were spot on. I did everything correct but the starter wouldn't come out until I cut those clips. What would have been an hour job turned into an all day project. Due to the fact of those darn clips not giving me the dang clearance I need. Again thank you for this, this video. It wasn't long but it was very helpful.

[@TheRykerDane]

yep sorry about not being able to finish the video, for sure need to cut the clips to get in there. Sorry it took all day!

[@yrusinging]

For folks looking at this in the future, you can get lots of wiggle room by unbolting the oil dipstick from the engine, and pulling it completely out.

[@rmhutchins7]

Very Helpful Video. Thank you!

[@TheRykerDane]

very welcome!

[@billpatson3453]

It's a lot harder than you think !! Very tight. Takes some time.

[@TheRykerDane]

yep for sure

[@TheRykerDane]

@IndiMusicman yes, you probably get a message like service ride control. Usually this message comes on and off randomly. These trucks are known to do that. Just check your fuse box that says ride control or air ride. And also check your tire pressure too. But many times it can be on how the vehicle is parked when shut off or started. The vehicle adjust to level itself.

[@IndiMusicman]

Good video, even though it was short. Did your starter fail or show signs that is was about to fail?

[@TheRykerDane]

There is a bundle of wires that is wrapped in tape. That bundle is attached to the frame with zip ties or a similiar piece of plastic that keeps it close to the frame and not dangling around. You just want to cut that zip tie or connector piece so that you can move that bundle of wire and be able to move the starter a lot easier. Hope that helps.

[@TheRykerDane]

if you have to you can always tap on the starter or solenoid to get it unstuck.

[@Conald_isAfalseProphet]

Just did this myself, here are some tips.. REMOVE battery cables FIRST! and then you need a: #8 or 5/16 (deep), 10, 13, (13 DEEP SOCKET) and maybe a 14 mm plus a few extensions. the #8 or 5/16 socket should be deep and preferably the 1/4" ratchet size. All others can be the 3/8" ratchet size but I did find the #10 to be easier in the 1/4" size as well. Large bolts holding the starter on are 13mm.. When re-installing DO NOT crank down too tight on the power or signal wires that go on the solenoid or you can easily brake it! be gentle as you are removing it, if it's not coming out you are likely hitting the trans lines, trans dipstick, the block, the oil sensor etc... but it does and will pull out with ease, back first, then wire end up, then gear side that was in the flywheel should face down, at that point you will be able to undo the smaller signal wire first, then the main larger power wire. Also, remember to clean the ring connectors with a wire brush or a little sand paper if needed for a better connection before re-installing.

[@laz2versace]

Any chance you'd redo the video showing all the steps? I'm about to change my starter on a 2003 Yukon XL Denali and I like your videos, in fact, I watched your video on replacing the rotors and pads, it motivated me to do them myself. Plus the fuel pump needs to be changed as well. Thanks in advance.

[@eduardoqb47]

Please make a video showing how you took it off!!

[@JohnM-un9dl]

I do have one question... I am trying like H#!! to get the starter out, and in your video you mention cutting the wire to the battery free as it maybe wired down to a part of frame... I can't see up in there to be able to do that... and it seems there is a larger set of wires blocking the starter from moving forward to tilt it up and out of bell housing... any thoughts or tips on this?... Thanks! John M...

[@TheRykerDane]

Yep that bundle of wires is attached to the frame with like a zip tie and plastic plug that holds it on the frame. You just need to cut that zip tie off so that it can loosen up and give you extra slack. hope it works

[@Lillynn131904]

I have a 2003 yukon that has a no crank no start I replaced the batteries and check the fuse still no start but when I wiggle the top engine wires it start but I wiggle all so I can't tell which one that started it which wires should I look into first that might be causing start problems

[@TheRykerDane]

+linda johnson are you talking about the battery cable wires you wiggle? or what wires are you wiggling?

[@TheRykerDane]

oh I know what you mean, it really does suck. You have to either try and wedge your hands in there and get the right size wrench on there. I found that you need a deepwell socket it you use that method. otherwise you need to just force the starter out of the hole and pull down so you can get the wires off. Also remember that you need to pull off the zip ties that attach to the frame. These keep everything from moving, and makes everything so tight. hope that helps!

[@86leeson]

I watched this because I was trying to figure out if the starter is attached in any way to the transmission. Looks like it is. I just had my clutch replaced and now sometimes the starter gets stuck and can't turn the motor. Never happened before the replacement.

[@mariop3519]

Noooooooo, not again! it's that darn magical starter installing itself again, and also this is the 4th person who's camera died.... Well on to video number 11 lets see what happens there. I really need to buy one of these self installing starters.

[@TheRykerDane]

ha ha, yep they are great when they install themselves. sorry about that

[@jamescastillo4451]

I replace the starter for my car GMC yukon 1996 but when I put it back my battery cable how come my Engine started to crank up by it self. I check my Ignition switch if it's on but it's not on also. Someone told me that I needed to change my Ignition switch, It's that possible if I change my Ignition switch well fixed the problem of my car.

[@TheRykerDane]

James Castillo Yes that is possible if you have one of the vehicles that you can turn the ignition without a key in it. Needs to be replaced.

[@sherquitta]

what wire to cut to remove the starter on gmc yukon

[@TheRykerDane]

they are little zip tie wires that hold the wires to the body

[@TheRykerDane]

It is possible it is just the solenoid that is bad. But nowadays you have to replace both since they are attached to each other.

[@sebastianschippers3679]

You save my ass with this video thank you very much

[@TheRykerDane]

hmmm, well its possible. All thats left that is not in the video is actually pretty easy to finish. If you have any questions, just message me. I will help you out. thanks!

[@TheRykerDane]

That is a great idea, I thought about doing it that way too, but was not sure if I would break off the plastic plugs that hold the inner wheelwell on. Good thinking

[@mickeyelkins4747]

I replaced the starter in my 2004 for some reason now a doesn't want to start. I can tell the starters good but it just won't crank over all the way and start up what should I do a?

[@TheRykerDane]

Yes I was having to get the vehicle jumped, and then it finally would not start. Sorry that I was not able to show the whole thing, but it is pretty easy to remove and replace after that point. If your vehicle does not start, check battery, connections, relay fuses first. Or it is also possible the starter gear can be locked up on the flywheel and you have to jiggle it free. But if that happens this will be a sign that your starter is going bad. thanks for watching!

[@rdb9710]

Got it off but can't seem to get it back in

[@TheRykerDane]

yep it was a pain for sure

[@nealbeste3942]

I really think you should reconsider the posting of this video as although you have talked you way through it the video shows a struggle then "viola"! the starter is on the floor.

[@TheRykerDane]

+Neal Beste yep sorry about that, I wanted to give a little insight into what needed to happen even though it was not a full vid

[@DanJanTube]

Would it have been too much to ask that you tell us what size the "starter bolts" (@1:29) are? A lot of effort here to tell us all kinds of things, but not the one thing that would have saved me getting under the truck with a handful of sockets... ON my 2005 Tahoe, it's a 13mm. Thanks for the video

[@TheRykerDane]

DanJanTube Yep you are right about that. Its a very aggravating job, so sorry about not letting you know what size. Thanks for posting it.

[@Brunosuon13]

What happens if u break the plastic cover

[@TheRykerDane]

+Dennis Suon depends how bad it is, but its more like a gasket, so if it is cracked that may not be too bad, otherwise you might have to replace it

[@timothybowden6985]

Should have shown what you REALLY have to go through to get it out.... that's also a 4 he job !!!!

[@hectormarkmunoz]

Replaced starter now it only cranks won't start???

[@TheRykerDane]

check your battery, could be solenoid

[@820019855]

i was waiting but then the part i needed was not there! as the saying goes "easier said than done on youtube"

[@TheRykerDane]

I am so sorry, camera died, but all you need to do is pull out and push the starter straight up to the top, then pull down when clear of the flywheel hole. Then remove wires and put in the new one. Hope that helps!

[@larryberglof639]

He makes sure that we know the size of the fucking battery cable bolts and dust cover bolt and then sails right past the starter bolts with no mention of size, which is why I watched in the first place....great video......NOT!!

[@bodyofhealth3351]

this is horrible. he don't have no ideal what he doing

[@TheRykerDane]

+Body OfHealth Yep, sorry about the video, but I did replace and I know what I am doing. the GMC runs great!

[@larryberglof639]

He makes sure that we know the size of the fucking battery cable bolt and dust cover bolt and then sails right past the starter bolts with no mention of size, which is why I watched in the first place......a**hole!!

[@sagittariusa8839]

Not helpful. Too zoomed in.

[@humbertoguevarajr7072]

What a waste of time .. better off buying a haynes book ..

[@TheRykerDane]

yep, sorry about the part that was cut