Truck won't start please help
04-03-2005, 01:21 AM
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Hmmm im assuming thats what wrong but i just didnt think it would go without warning. I guess i could always buy a new starter and if that doesnt fix it i can return it. Btw i went and checked the 50 amp fuses and they were all fine. Also thats why i dont want to take it to a shop bc i dont want it to be a simple problem and them tell me i need something i really dont.
04-03-2005, 01:45 AM
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Try "tapping" on the starter solenoid with a hammer. Sometimes they get "stuck" and a light tapping will free them up. If that is the case replace it even if it does start. You should also check the wire at the starter to make sure it is getting power.
04-03-2005, 07:36 PM
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Switch out the starter thats the same thing that happened to my truck and yes it went without warning worked fine came back out of my apartment and bam no workie. Changed out the starter and was back on the road in less than two hours.
04-03-2005, 08:25 PM
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We checked the starter with a voiltmeter and there was no power to the starter. I have checked every fuse they are all fine. We also replaced the starter relay and the ignition relay. That did nothing but waste $16. This realy sucks the truck has been broken since thursday 
The only thing good coming out of this is saving gas money.
The only thing good coming out of this is saving gas money.
04-03-2005, 08:30 PM
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Mine did something like this not too long ago. Was starting no problem before and then bam, would not turn over or anything.
Tried charging and jumping the battery and still would not start.
I ended up putting in a brand new battery and it worked like a charm.
See if you can swap in another battery just to try.
Tried charging and jumping the battery and still would not start.
I ended up putting in a brand new battery and it worked like a charm.
See if you can swap in another battery just to try.
04-03-2005, 08:43 PM
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We had the charger hooked up to the battery and it was charging fine. The charger also has a start feature and even trying that it still wouldnt crank.
04-03-2005, 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BADMOFO
Try "tapping" on the starter solenoid with a hammer. Sometimes they get "stuck" and a light tapping will free them up. If that is the case replace it even if it does start. You should also check the wire at the starter to make sure it is getting power.
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Originally Posted by blue02
We had the charger hooked up to the battery and it was charging fine. The charger also has a start feature and even trying that it still wouldnt crank.