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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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Unhappy Starting problem

I have a 95 GMC 1500 Suburban. 5.7 V8 - When I go to start it I get a click and thats it, I took the starter and solinoid to checker they were tested and both came back in working order. I took the battery to get it tested and it was good too. I tried to jump my truck and again nothing???? Why wont it start I am at a totally confussed please help???

ps. also checked all fuses
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:12 PM
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I also have full power, lights turn on
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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check for grounds?
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:14 PM
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Battery cable bolts at battery,remove,clean cables replace bolts.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Make sure that you're getting a full 12v to the starter solenoid. If so, the starters crap or the engine's siezed (can you turn the engine by hand?) If the engine will turn OK, I'd be leaning toward replacing the starter.
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Old Apr 24, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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turn out the tranny locked up, I put it in neutral pussed it alittle and it started thanks guys
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