Won't start?
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From: oldsmar 34677
Won't start?
I went to start my truck today, and it just makes a little click noise and then nothing. I went to jump it and nothing. I even put the cables on my battery and clicked the other end together. And they spareked so my battery has power. Could it be the solenoid or do you think it is the starter? Please help need truck running, don't have anything else to drive.
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John
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John
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From: Louisville TN (Near Knoxv
Won't start?
first check your conections to batt, silanoid, and starter.
also while checking batt conections make shour that the conectors are shinny no pailness use a knife to get the build up off.
to check cilanoid just use a screwdriver and cross over it.
also while checking batt conections make shour that the conectors are shinny no pailness use a knife to get the build up off.
to check cilanoid just use a screwdriver and cross over it.
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From: Motor USA
Won't start?
Just checked Chiltons
1. unplug coil pack, (disable ignition system)
2. connect voltmeter between positive battery and starter B+ circuit.
3. turn key to start and check voltage if voltage reads 0.5 or more there is high resistance in the starter cable or ground cable and repair as needed. If this is ok proceed to next.
4. connect voltmeter to positive and starter M cicuit
5. turn the key to start an note voltage.
6. if voltage is 0.5 volts or higher, replace the starter.
It has a footnote that states most automotive part stores now have starter bench testers and that this is usually the cheapest (FREE) and most definitive way to test the starter.
Good luck and hope that helps.
1. unplug coil pack, (disable ignition system)
2. connect voltmeter between positive battery and starter B+ circuit.
3. turn key to start and check voltage if voltage reads 0.5 or more there is high resistance in the starter cable or ground cable and repair as needed. If this is ok proceed to next.
4. connect voltmeter to positive and starter M cicuit
5. turn the key to start an note voltage.
6. if voltage is 0.5 volts or higher, replace the starter.
It has a footnote that states most automotive part stores now have starter bench testers and that this is usually the cheapest (FREE) and most definitive way to test the starter.
Good luck and hope that helps.
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From: Louisville TN (Near Knoxv
Won't start?
>what do you mean to cross the solenoid over?
the solenoid is a switch there for it can be crossed over there is a big wire that comes from the batt to solenoid then a big wire that goes from the solenoid to starter.
you simply ta a screwdriver and touch both poles on the solinoid
use metal end to do this you hold the plastic end
note dont touch the metal part of the screwdriver or you will look like this
if you dont know what im talking about best just call ashop and forget about it.
the solenoid is a switch there for it can be crossed over there is a big wire that comes from the batt to solenoid then a big wire that goes from the solenoid to starter.
you simply ta a screwdriver and touch both poles on the solinoid
use metal end to do this you hold the plastic end
note dont touch the metal part of the screwdriver or you will look like this
if you dont know what im talking about best just call ashop and forget about it.
