Transmission issue, now no start? Help!
I was running around today making a series of stops. Then when I was on my way home, I stopped at a stop sign. But when I proceeded to go, I noticed the truck was acting weird. It sounded different. I looked at the instrument cluster and noticed that the transmission temp gauge wasn't reading anything, and the transmission shift indicator wasn't showing I was in any gear. I limped ithe home (about a mile) and parked it in my driveway. I put it in park and shut the truck off. But when I went to try starting the truck again, it wouldn't do anything. It won't try to turn over at all and the temp gauge still isn't reading anything. Any help or suggestions?https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...541535fac6.jpg
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Any mods or is it bone stock? Repair history recent? When you got it home did it go thru all gears in limp or just sit in 1 gear.
Trans fluid level....etc More info brother. Denny |
Originally Posted by DieselDenny
(Post 16802151)
Any mods or is it bone stock? Repair history recent? When you got it home did it go thru all gears in limp or just sit in 1 gear.
Trans fluid level....etc More info brother. Denny |
Gear shift brackets loosen. I can't say it will be that, but it's pretty easy to check. Will it start in neutral?
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Kinda stepping back a bit but..........for all the impressive gauges we have on this truck.....I'm not seeing a voltage gauge. I'm leaning heavily toward your alternator went south on you.
Do you have a volt meter. If so probe your batteries and see what they read. If they are dead nuts, therein lies your problem. Denny |
Originally Posted by DieselDenny
(Post 16802387)
Kinda stepping back a bit but..........for all the impressive gauges we have on this truck.....I'm not seeing a voltage gauge. I'm leaning heavily toward your alternator went south on you.
Do you have a volt meter. If so probe your batteries and see what they read. If they are dead nuts, therein lies your problem. Denny |
Originally Posted by jimh425
(Post 16802293)
Gear shift brackets loosen. I can't say it will be that, but it's pretty easy to check. Will it start in neutral?
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Disconnect the batts for 10 min. Negs only. Reconnect and see what you see. If your reading that high of voltage, spin up should be no problem. I'm poking a finger at overcharge and overwhelmed. Never saw a battery with that high of static voltage.
I'm putting this out there and will surely get whelped, but just as we need a minimal voltage, an overrun can cause issues we've discussed. Denny |
Originally Posted by DieselDenny
(Post 16802613)
Disconnect the batts for 10 min. Negs only. Reconnect and see what you see. If your reading that high of voltage, spin up should be no problem. I'm poking a finger at overcharge and overwhelmed. Never saw a battery with that high of static voltage.
I'm putting this out there and will surely get whelped, but just as we need a minimal voltage, an overrun can cause issues we've discussed. Denny |
So I left the negative battery terminals disconnected overnight, and I just hooked them all back up. Truck started with no problem, and gear shift indicator showing as normal. What does that mean?
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It means we fixed it and don't have a damn clue what we did.....lol
However, when the truck sits for that period with no residual power. It's pretty much like unplugging your tv and having to re enter all your channels. The tv still turns on but has dementia and needs to be retaught because everything went back to default factory settings. Lets keep it close to home for a few drives and see if this rears it's head again. If you have a laptop, you might want to download "forscan" free and buy a cheap 20 bucks ELM adapter for your aldl. This way you can scan for codes and take it with you plugged in for real time readings on most everything to point to a conclusion. It's a nice program, easy to learn, and there are a lot of tutorials from members in the 7.3 forum to help you thru the curve if you have one. Highest regards, Denny |
Originally Posted by DieselDenny
(Post 16803668)
It means we fixed it and don't have a damn clue what we did.....lol
However, when the truck sits for that period with no residual power. It's pretty much like unplugging your tv and having to re enter all your channels. The tv still turns on but has dementia and needs to be retaught because everything went back to default factory settings. Lets keep it close to home for a few drives and see if this rears it's head again. If you have a laptop, you might want to download "forscan" free and buy a cheap 20 bucks ELM adapter for your aldl. This way you can scan for codes and take it with you plugged in for real time readings on most everything to point to a conclusion. It's a nice program, easy to learn, and there are a lot of tutorials from members in the 7.3 forum to help you thru the curve if you have one. Highest regards, Denny *UPDATE* batteries and alternator check out fine at advanced auto. Went over to local mechanic and talked with them, but the guy I needed to speak with was out. Set up an appointment to talk with the mechanic and get it checked tomorrow. The truck has started fine the last 5-7 times. |
Looking for insight, I don't have a clue. Never got a wrench or a code eh?
Denny |
Your e-brake is off right!!!
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Originally Posted by DieselDenny
(Post 16804865)
Looking for insight, I don't have a clue. Never got a wrench or a code eh?
Denny |
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