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Old Jan 20, 2021 | 01:38 PM
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A month ago I had an issue with my drivers side window not going down and door locks not working, someone suggested replacing my battery terminals and I did and everything worked flawless, well now its doing it again only thing different this time is when I try to look the doors I hear it chime 5 times. Any new ideas?
 
Old Jan 20, 2021 | 02:05 PM
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Check your work at the new Battery Terminal Connectors.
 
Old Jan 20, 2021 | 02:54 PM
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Thank you, I will double check
 
Old Jan 21, 2021 | 12:03 PM
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Checked everything and everything is nice and tight, no clue why it just chimes when I hit the unlock button and the only windows that doesnt work is the drivers front window. I did unhook the cables and put them together for 10 seconds and then put them back on and still nothing
 
Old Jan 21, 2021 | 03:36 PM
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Holding battery cables together for late model GM Vehicles does nothing, they all hold the last 300 ignition cycles in flash based memory, power, no power, clicking heals together, dancing around a fire, etc....

So, you did nothing, like you said, still nothing.

We do not know what kind of battery terminal connectors you used, but be aware the + and - terminals are NOT the same size. When you disconnected the battery you may have created the fault again.

Do a search here, there are threads on what to do. The easiest is to drive it for 4-6 ignition cycles so it can take care of itself.
 
Old Jan 21, 2021 | 04:11 PM
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When you lock doors with the master switch you will get chime x5. Check battery resting voltage.
 
Old Jan 21, 2021 | 05:04 PM
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I bought the terminals that are 2 different sizes, fits secure, Ive also been driving for a few days, turning it off and on maybe 15- 20 times and nothing reset. Could a weak battery cause this? The hummer starts no issues but figure it has to be a power issue since changing the terminals seemed to correct it before.
 
Old Jan 21, 2021 | 06:14 PM
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Could a weak battery cause this?
What's the battery resting voltage? If 12.4v+, check cranking voltage.
 
Old Jan 22, 2021 | 12:26 PM
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I bought the terminals that are 2 different sizes, fits secure, Ive also been driving for a few days, turning it off and on maybe 15- 20 times and nothing reset. Could a weak battery cause this? The hummer starts no issues but figure it has to be a power issue since changing the terminals seemed to correct it before.
Kudos on the two sizes, many people have no idea.

When you connect the battery, positive first, then negative.

An ignition cycle is starting the vehicle and bringing it to full operating temperature. That means if you drive it to & from work every day for a week (assuming work is far enough to get it up to full temp) and it does not correct itself, you will need to take additional action.
 

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Old Jan 24, 2021 | 02:02 PM
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I did check that today, 12.6, so I guess the idea of a bad battery is ruled out
 



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