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also having recent ignition trouble..

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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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also having recent ignition trouble..

i went to start my truck after work the other day and the starter relay (solenoid) clicked and nothing everything went dead. replaced the solenoid and still no luck. there is no power at all, no lights etc. any suggestions?
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 01:17 PM
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Remove and clean the battery connections.
Re-tighten the ground (negative) to the body.
Retry, and post back.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2010 | 11:35 PM
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removed and cleaned the starter ground. did the trick. thanks a bunch brother!
 
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