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Oct 1, 2010 | 09:09 PM

mabc926

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Slow cranking starter

My starter is cranking really slow, so my truck won't start, is there away I can fix this?

Oct 1, 2010 | 10:59 PM

kenpobuck

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From: Sand GAp, KY

If the batteries check out good then check the block grounds and the cables for corrosion inside the caseing. Also could just be the starter is tired.

Oct 2, 2010 | 11:30 PM

FORDF250HDXLT

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ya it could be bad cables.
i would pull it and have it load tested at az for free first if it where me.

Oct 3, 2010 | 11:24 AM

mabc926

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Alright, I checked my block grounds, got them all cleaned up, I charged the batteries to full (12.6v) then I cranked it one time, it still cracked really slow, and it drained my batteries with one crank!

I had my alternator checked, so I know it can't be draining my batteries.

Do you guys think my batteries are just bad, or could my starter be draining them?

I plan on taking my starter, and my batteries to autozone to have them tested like FORDF250HDXLT said, I just want to know if there's anything else I need to be looking for?