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Jul 8, 2010 | 07:23 AM

kupiec20

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From: DARTMOUTH MA

cant figure it out!

i have new batts and a new starter-
ill drive my truck for 15+ min and when i go to restart it wont ill get it jumped and it starts rite up. ill drive home from work in the eve and in the morning it will start rite up/ i cant figure it out!

Jul 8, 2010 | 12:50 PM

Cuda_jim

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From: MICHIGAN

Is the alternator working? If so.....Clean all the battery, starter connections including the solenoid on the fender. Be sure to clean all the grounds too.....both batteries.

Jul 8, 2010 | 03:36 PM

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Battery Test

I know you said you had new batteries, but I have had new ones that weren't any good. You could run a battery load test on them to eliminate them as the problem.

Jul 8, 2010 | 08:42 PM

kupiec20

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From: DARTMOUTH MA

i had both batts tested and they were perfect-im not too familiar with eletrical parts but he said it was putting out 30 something when it should be 130. i had no idea what he was talking about.

Jul 8, 2010 | 09:52 PM

59JEEPSTANG

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From: Lady Lake FL

Check your battery cables, I would guess they might be bad resulting in a large current demand when hot.

Good luck
Paul

Jul 10, 2010 | 06:39 AM

kupiec20

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From: DARTMOUTH MA

ok i narrowed it down a bit-when the motor is cold it starts every time and when its hot i have a 50% chance for it to turn over. if it doesnt ill wait 2min and and try again and it may turn over and may not =. if i keep trying this process it will start. do any of these tips ring a bell?

Jul 10, 2010 | 08:14 AM

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From: Texas

When it won't start, what exactly happens when you turn the key? Does the starter spin the motor? Do you hear any clicking? Do the radio lights go dead?