Cold Start Issue
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Fleet Mechanic
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From: Anchorage, AK
Alright still a clickin!
When I turn the key, the sound is definitely from the relay. If I unhook that cable and try to jump it via my battery using jumper cables, I get nothing at all.
I kept turning the key over and over while my friend tapped the starter and I got it to turn once but unfortunately I let go of the key.
When I turn the key, the sound is definitely from the relay. If I unhook that cable and try to jump it via my battery using jumper cables, I get nothing at all.
I kept turning the key over and over while my friend tapped the starter and I got it to turn once but unfortunately I let go of the key.
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I've solved a lot of starting problems on various vehicles by simply installing a jumper wire between the alternator output post and the positive terminal of the battery.
In addition, install a dedicated ground wire for the alternator to the same battery.
Pictures always help.
In addition, install a dedicated ground wire for the alternator to the same battery.
Pictures always help.
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Occasional click and then I can go to town on it over and over again and occasionally it will turn over.
Brand new batts and starter.
Brand new batts and starter.
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Interesting rigging there Dan.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
A chain is only as strong as the weakest link.
Ever since I installed that wiring harness, the volt gauge on the truck has moved up to a slightly higher position.
And the voltage at the batteries are exactly the same as the voltage at the output post of the alternator.
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Dan, thank you for the picture. I don't know if you have done a simple write up on how to create such a mod but it could be very helpful for others. While I get the basic idea and I have even taken an engine out and put it back in my truck, I wouldn't dare rig something up like that without reading a good write up on it first.
I am dead nervous about things that I don't get laid out crystal clear before I try it.
Once the sun comes up I am going to try and make it to town and solve my gelling issue. If I can figure that out then I hope to make it the 1.2 hours down to the "big" city of Wasilla where hopefully I can get some new bolts for the battery cables. They are rather loose.
I am dead nervous about things that I don't get laid out crystal clear before I try it.
Once the sun comes up I am going to try and make it to town and solve my gelling issue. If I can figure that out then I hope to make it the 1.2 hours down to the "big" city of Wasilla where hopefully I can get some new bolts for the battery cables. They are rather loose.
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I've solved a lot of starting problems on various vehicles by simply installing a jumper wire between the alternator output post and the positive terminal of the battery.
In addition, install a dedicated ground wire for the alternator to the same battery.
Pictures always help.
In addition, install a dedicated ground wire for the alternator to the same battery.
Pictures always help.
That's a great idea. You're just putting the hot wire in parallel instead of series. Ground wire sounds great as well. Good post and reps to you.
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I had this very same issue with an old 78 Bronco I had. (351M) I changed countless starter relays since it would fire each time I changed one, just figured it was goin thru them for some reason I couldnt figure out. Turns out, It was the main ground wire at the frame. Followed the ground wire from the battery, cleaned it up, never had another problem....
Wish I still had that Bronco....
Wish I still had that Bronco....
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