Originally Posted by
Lumberjack97
No fluid loss. I was going to take the starter out next and have it tested, but was trying to make sure I'm do this in the right order of diagnostics (cheapest fixes first). If it's not the battery, I hope I can return it. Is the solenoid a stand alone part on these trucks or an integral component of the starter itself? I wonder if I can borrow a code reader from somewhere......
yep your thinking right simple and easy stuff 1st. Typically on electrical items (your battery), you can't return them...but they might? Just don't hold on to high hopes for that
getting the starter tested is a good step...this way you can see and check the connections there.
yeah the soleniod is stand alone unit...should be one on the fire wall. then there is the breakers/main fuse right beside that (just right of the battery) and checking the relays too.
if the starter and everything checks good...then it maybe a fluid filling a cylinder...stuck open injector...or leaking headgasket