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I apologize for this thread, but I'm getting a little anxious with the truck not running. Checked all the GP's last night and they were all working, but decided to replace the GPR as I was getting a lot of smoke on cold mornings. This morning it didnt start at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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I apologize for this thread, but I'm getting a little anxious with the truck not running. Checked all the GP's last night and they were all working, but decided to replace the GPR as I was getting a lot of smoke on cold mornings. This morning it didnt start at all. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
How old are the batteries ? Were they fully charged?..
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It should fire right up with the heater plugged in. You can Ohm it out and see if it is OK. It should Ohm out at about 15. You may need to clean/change the end. Get all that green chit off it. Scratch the prongs up with some sand paper.
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If you have someone to help you , you can use a screw driver too ..
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Action4478, are you talking about shorting the GPR? I have just replaced it and what will this accomplish? You guys are the best for all the help!
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Thanks again guys. Just found a few things. As I went to replace the block heater plug, the ground wire was crumbling all the way to about 10in past the plug. I replaced all the bad wire and plug. We put a screw driver across the 2 main terminals of the GPR and had spark with key off, but no spark with the key on. Does this mean the GPR is bad or good. I can't believe how much knowledge ya'll have about these trucks. I'm trying to learn all I can!
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Thanks again guys. Just found a few things. As I went to replace the block heater plug, the ground wire was crumbling all the way to about 10in past the plug. I replaced all the bad wire and plug. We put a screw driver across the 2 main terminals of the GPR and had spark with key off, but no spark with the key on. Does this mean the GPR is bad or good. I can't believe how much knowledge ya'll have about these trucks. I'm trying to learn all I can!
One post is always hot (12V) the circuit is complete when the unit is grounded . (hot both sides ) can be tested with a meter ...Should be at least battery voltage .. What happens when you jump the GPR ? ....
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Yes , but if is burned inside (contacts ) ,It won't carry the load necessary to power up the GP's ...
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The GPR can click ,& measure voltage on the posts, but if the internal contacts are burned , sometimes it won't carry the load ...