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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 03:41 PM
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Ex won't start today. When I turn the key to the on position everything seems fine I let it warm up and then switch to start and everything dies dash goes dark and nothing happens at all. Is there a simple fix for this? Sometimes after I do it I pull the key out and there is still something clicking in the fuse box. And doesn't stop until I close the door. Really need help here guys need the truck!!! Thanks.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2020 | 04:06 PM
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Have both batteries been tested?
 
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Originally Posted by McBrider621
Ex won't start today. When I turn the key to the on position everything seems fine I let it warm up and then switch to start and everything dies dash goes dark and nothing happens at all. Is there a simple fix for this? Sometimes after I do it I pull the key out and there is still something clicking in the fuse box. And doesn't stop until I close the door. Really need help here guys need the truck!!! Thanks.
Did this just start happening?
Is it random?
Relays do the clicking usually, check relays for corrosion.
Do you have any Diagnostic trouble codes?
Other electrical issues?
Do you have a second key?
 
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Batteries are currently charging but both are giving over 12v. And yes just started I drove the truck last weds and came out today and nothing. Started up fine last time this is the first time this has ever happened.
oh and no codes came up on the edge
 
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Common symptom of bad/discharged battery(ies), cable or connection.

Use conventional voltage drop under load testing to pinpoint.

 
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