Cars & Trucks Logo

Related Topics:

Anonymous Posted on Oct 13, 2009

My pick-up truck wont start it had a bad starter so i replaced the starter, then the battery died....but in the same day...i decided to just use other truck and give it a jump start, but my truck was only making this clicking noise "sound" very fast..... i am very frustated....i need some advice......i need it so i can go to work.... PLZ..

1 Answer

Jim DuBreck

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

  • Chevrolet Master 578 Answers
  • Posted on Oct 13, 2009
Jim DuBreck
Chevrolet Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Vice President:

An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times.

Joined: Sep 30, 2009
Answers
578
Questions
1
Helped
252823
Points
1695

Based on your description, the starter selenoid is not getting enough juice (current) to pull up solidly. So, causes are:
1. Low battery voltage
2. bad connection of battery+ at the battery or at the selenoid terminal.
3. bad ground connection between the starter selenoid and the truck chassis.

If you want to bypass the selenoid, you can place a jumper cable on the "FAR" side of the selenoid (the side that feeds the starter). Then momentarily touch the other end of the jumper to the battery + terminal.

If the starter cranks, then you have confirmed the selenoid as problematic. Remove it and either replace it or disassemble and clean it.

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
1answer

1985 GMC Sierra Classic has battery charge but

the starter is bad replace it theres a short in it
1helpful
2answers

1985 GMC Sierra Classic has battery charge but dies out with single click. My battery needed a jump the other day. Drove truck for 2 days. When I went to start it began to turn over then died. I tried...

the battery is probably bad, one way to test it is conduct a load test. Hook a voltage meter to the battery post and have someone try to start the truck. If the voltage drops below 10.4 volts DC, replace the battery.
0helpful
1answer

Re: 2005 Kia Rio Wagon. Driving down the highway, car just decided to stop working. Will not start again. Have replaced the starter with a brand new starter still not working. All you can hear is

Well, to begin with, the LAST thing I would replace if a vehicle died going down the highway is the starter. What caused the engine to die? It certainly was not the starter!
If the starter will not crank the engine over, you probably have a dead battery. If your battery went dead while driving the vehicle down the road, you most likely have a bad alternator. However, it is really hard to say without actually being able to see the car.
0helpful
2answers

Battery

Maybe starter, Why was the battery replaced Or you recived a bad battery
0helpful
1answer

Car wont start have power everywhere but when i turn key nothing, could it be a fuse or neutral safty swith? starter new, battery new

alternators usually make a noticeable whining sound when they are going bad. if you picked up a used starter it could have died already. bad starter core. could be a fuse somewhere. idk im not an expert. 2 fuse boxs. under the hood closer to the windshield. the other is in the drivers side footwell. if the turnover clicks starter should be alright. if not you'll need a new starter.
2helpful
3answers

Daughter called me ..car wont start. checked battery at Autozone...it is good. someone stopped to help them and bang on startere and it starts up. Bad starter. Starter replaced. Next day daughter...

it sounds like you have blown fuse to the Alternator.. I don't know what car you are talking about but they charging systems vary.. But if alternator isn't getting all the power it needs it won't charge. this should be checked.

good luck
0helpful
1answer

1996 Dodge Ram won't start

run another test on the starter...they are about 20/80 bad/good right out of the box!
0helpful
3answers

Manual VW Passat 93 wont start

I had the same problem with my 93 Passat diesel, good lights and glow plugs but no effort to turn over. I could hear the relay kicking in the dash (by the drivers window.) I decided to cross the starter terminals and then discovered that the wire was corroded under the solenoid and into the body of the starter. I got a replacement starter and it rolls over fine. Now if I could get ti to pick up fuel... hahahaha
0helpful
3answers

2003 Chevy Blazer won't start

have the computer checked out. may need reprogramming and have updates added. also check for loose or corroded connections at the terminals.
Not finding what you are looking for?

199 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...