Dtc P2761

[kst3v3n]

Nick1, I admire your tenacity!
to help you out a bit....
The info that Foggy posted a cople years ago is about all that is needed. But you will need a basic understanding of all the terms used in the DTC trouble shooting bulliten in order to resolve your problem.
Print it out and read the entire thing, not just the flow chart, a few times. Look up (google) the things that you don't understand or don't know what they are, look like or are located. Find the other diagrams that are mentioned and study those too.

The fuses are under the hood , look in your owners manual, there should be pics and drawings.

ignition switch can cause problems or DTCs with anything (not just trans) that it is failing to suppy power to.

the first part of Foggy's DTC chart explains exactly what has to be going wrong in order for your pcm to set that code.

Get a pinout of the trans plug and the computer pinout , study those and if you need to you can test the wires for shorts and opens with a five dollar multi-meter.

[GasGuzzler]

Why would an ignition swith cause transmission silenoid codes?

REALLY?

Do you know what the ignition switch is or does?

[Nick1]

No I don't and seems like theres no mech. around the Ottawa region that can help me. I asked a quote to change the ignition swith and he tought It was where I stick the key in to start the truck....

If only I had the place, tools and proper manuals, I would take time to do everything myself..

[foggy]

No I don't and seems like theres no mech. around the Ottawa region that can help me. I asked a quote to change the ignition swith and he tought It was where I stick the key in to start the truck....

If only I had the place, tools and proper manuals, I would take time to do everything myself..

Where do you think the ignition switch is located?

[Nick1]

EXACTLY, Im all new to this. show me where it is. If you could take 5 minutes for me and dig out some kind of link of some sort that would direct me to buying one and changing it.

A friend of mine's brother is suppose to take a look at the truck later this week, hes been saying this for a month now but he's got personnal issues going on right now (divorcing with his crazy wife)..

but like I said, if you could check this out for me....(link for ignition switch)

thanks

[foggy]

Ok, you know where you put your key, that is your ignition switch. RockAuto Parts Catalog

[Nick1]

Foggy... are you serious, it really is there?

Man sorry im confused here. you guys are feeding me with small pieces, it's not helping me realy much, Im a noob is all of this. i guess mecanic is not my dominant.

direct link pleasse, the link you gave me is just...for pretty much anything

[Nick1]

is it this;

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L 323cid V8 FI (T) : Electrical-Switch & Relay : Ignition Starter Switch



????????????

[txarkitekt]

Step 3 asks is the fuse open.

Is it?

Open when discussing fuses means blown.

Is it?

If so the chart will have you search for shorts. If it's not open it will have you check the power supply circuit to the fuse for an OPEN.

Most likely you have a bad ignition switch if the fuse is OK.

Take a deep breath and don't make it harder than it is.

Follow those steps. Pretty easy. The ignition fuse is under the hood along the driver's side front fender. Pop off the lid and look at the diagram for the location. Is the fuse blown? If so, replace the fuse.

Does it blow again quickly? Then you have a shorted out wire somewhere. I would use a test light or ohm meter and check to see how far back you have power from the underhood fuse panel.

If the fuse is not blown, start checking how far back you get power TO the ignition switch from the underhood fuse panel. Is the power good to the ignition switch? If so, then order you up an ignition switch and replace it. Make sure you check the integrity of the wires at the connectors to make sure

is it this;

2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 1500 5.3L 323cid V8 FI (T) : Electrical-Switch & Relay : Ignition Starter Switch



????????????

Yup. Looks like it.

[Nick1]

changed the ign. switch. checked all the fuses.. etc

torque converter was blown, changed the tranny for a brand new GM one, 3000$ total

now Ive got a loose in the transfer case, and my two U joints are to be replaced