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Jun 22, 2003 | 08:55 PM

billsmithhd

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I am stuck, I bought new starter, solenoid, and cables. Every time I turn the key everything shuts down, and it doesn't start. But I can disconnect the battery and reconnect it and everything comes back on as long as I don't try to start it. I have spent a week under and around this truck trying to figure it out. I know it must be something stupid, But I am a Harley Mechanic, not a truck Tech. If there is any help you can give I woould be in debt to you.

Thank You,

-Bill

Jun 22, 2003 | 09:52 PM

c96drumm

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Have you tried starting it by jumping the solenoid terminals with a screwdriver? If this works, might be a problem with the ignition switch.

Jun 22, 2003 | 10:14 PM

Mil1ion

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Have you removed both battery cables and cleaned them up really well?
Have you also cleaned the battery posts up real good?

What is the condition of where the battery cable end is attached to the battery cable? Corroded ?

Make sure the battery is in good condition as fully charged before trying it again.

If after you have cleaned and re-attached the cables tryit.
if it still won't kick the starter over, Take a wire from the + battery post and touch it to the S terminal of the starter relay.

Please do this and get back to report your findings.

Jun 23, 2003 | 06:50 AM

billsmithhd

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I cleaned the post and cables, one seems a little torn up, I will get another today. Try to jusmo to the S terminal and nothing but spark, could it be ground. I will try today. I will let you know what happen.

Thanks,

-Bill