Truck wont turn over even when you jump the sylanode. Checked fuese had one blown under hood and replaced still no crank. Battery is brand new but jumped it any way. it does not even feel like the starter is engaging. Batter y and sylonode is getting 12 volts. Any thoughts? Need help bad. I hope I gave enough info.

Thanks!!

 

Is there a main bad *** fuse some where?

 

Bad starter??? I jumped from the + battery to the starter and it did not do anything.

 

It's probably the little metal strap that ties the +pole on the starter to the starter engaging solenoid has rusted through.
You can try jumping between the big pole and little pole on the starter while some one turns the key.

 

Could be worse, dead on the side of the road. It is 16 years old

 

This is a normal issue for many after the truck is aged.
The starter brushes wear down and hang up in there holders.
Replace the starter and the start solenoid, clean the battery posts and terminals.
Nice to condemn the truck instead of repairing it.
Good luck.

 

Tried this and no go. Starting to think its the starter. What do you think? Any other ideas?

 

bang on it with a hammer. should free it up

 

If the battery is good, I would confirm that the cable ends are clean and tight, especially the ground. If you have the positive going directly to the solenoid then you do not need to worry about any other part of the wiring of the truck. Jumping the solenoid bypasses everything. I would take a jumper cable directly to the starter and positive post of the battery. If the starter doesn't turn, pull the starter. Yes, it could be stuck but taking the bolts out will free it up and you will hear it go clunk when you try to take it out. If it clunks, put it back in and try it again.

 

try this...just for grins....
remove the serpentine belt...then try restarting.
It maybe that the A/C compressor is locked up.
Or...maybe your head gasket took a dump and you have a cylinder er 2 full of cooolant

 

It was the starter, thanks for the help.