STEREO & ELECTRONICS Audio Components | Radars | Alarms | General Wiring

Need some serious help. truck won't start

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 27, 2014 | 08:58 PM
  #1  
bmorrow8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default Need some serious help. truck won't start

Hey guys, I need some help. Lately my truck has had a hard time starting. When I go to start it , I have nothing. I have a brand new battery, new alternator and new starter. I think it's something having to do with the ignition. The electrical connection that goes to the starter solenoid is good. The weird thing is sometimes I'll let it sit if I can't get it to start and come back to it later.... sometimes, when it does actually start, If you hold the key down for like 10 seconds it will start but it doesn't happen much. Sometimes if I climb under the truck and wiggle the starter solenoid wire it will start if it's in the right spot but its not consistent. Is there a problem at the ignition switch? could it be there gear shifter column or something around there? where should I start? thanks
__________________
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:24 PM
  #2  
Chevy_King1500's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 2
From: Jasper, IN
Default

neutral safety switch
Reply
Old Jun 27, 2014 | 09:38 PM
  #3  
bmorrow8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

i bought one tonight and plan on putting it on in the morning. btw I've been creeping on your builds. sick truck. hope you don't mind lol
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:28 PM
  #4  
bmorrow8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

it wasn't the neutral safety switch. loose wire...it was the wire from the ignition to the small fuse box in the cab.
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
Chevy_King1500's Avatar
TECH Addict
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Mar 2011
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 2
From: Jasper, IN
Default

glad you found it! now back to fixing your trans
Reply
Old Jun 28, 2014 | 08:35 PM
  #6  
bmorrow8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

haha i know right. thanks for the help. it sucked bc I couldn't get it to start to see if the trans would run and when i did get it to start it worked a whole day and the next day i tried to start it, it wouldn't start so I messed with it all day instead of dealing with the trans but its all good now bc I'm pretty sure its the tune
Reply
Old Sep 2, 2014 | 09:34 PM
  #7  
bmorrow8's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 62
Likes: 0
Default

well, guess what ? The problem is back . New safety neutral switch, battery, starter, alternator. All the relays are correct and new. I checked the connections to the solenoid and starter. Any ideas?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wrb002
PROJECTS GALLERY
18
Aug 31, 2015 12:00 PM
chevyl33
GM Engine & Exhaust Performance
6
Aug 24, 2015 08:21 AM
cams 98 silverado
GMT 900 Trucks General Discussion
7
Jul 31, 2015 07:36 AM
InsaneDomestics
Tuning, Diagnostics, Electronics, and Wiring
5
Jul 27, 2015 02:42 PM
black6spdz
Trucks and SUV Classifieds
9
Jul 16, 2015 01:32 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:43 AM.