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re: College Kid Trying To Work on His Truck (OT Mechanics) Update Page 3
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:27 pm to RadBro
Posted on 2/27/16 at 3:27 pm to RadBro
when you hear the starter click, and you know you have amperage (new battery) what you want to do is knock on the starter lightly with a hammer, and this will usually free a stuck solenoid to get it started, sounds like you do need a new starter though.
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Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:01 pm to RadBro
It's probably the contacts in the starter. It's an easy fix if you already have the starter out. You should be able to get the contacts at autozone or napa for about $20.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:06 pm to Dirty Rascal
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It's probably the contacts in the starter. It's an easy fix if you already have the starter out. You should be able to get the contacts at autozone or napa for about $20.
He is on the path to learn about that,at a later time.I suspect he will.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:11 pm to Lsupimp
How is OP a millennial?
He is just coming of age 15 years after the turn of the century?
He is just coming of age 15 years after the turn of the century?
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:57 pm to RadBro
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I've replaced the battery since the guy at autozone told me it was bad. It still does the same thing.
quote:I will never understand why people think employees at a parts store are mechanics. After you got shafted on a battery you are going to trust them to check your starter?
Jumped the gun and took the starter out already. I'm going to bring it to Autozone to get it tested. Hoping that's what's wrong.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 4:58 pm to RadBro
Before you try anything else, check for corroded battery cables.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:35 pm to Jim Rockford
Went to Autozone. The starter passed the test, as did the battery.
The technician (seemed like a pretty sharp guy) said GM posted something a while back saying that the Crank Sensors go bad after a number of years which won't allow the engine to turn over.
Replaced it and put the starter back in. Charging the battery now then I'll give it a shot.
The technician (seemed like a pretty sharp guy) said GM posted something a while back saying that the Crank Sensors go bad after a number of years which won't allow the engine to turn over.
Replaced it and put the starter back in. Charging the battery now then I'll give it a shot.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:39 pm to SurfTide
Or pull each fuse and see if it is broken
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:41 pm to RadBro
well,thats a pretty easy bolt in, did it cost much? Last time I did one, it was about 19 bucks.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:41 pm to RadBro
When you installed the new battery, did you clean the inside of the battery cables that connect to the battery? If they are corroded you will get all the symptoms you listed. The corrosion will not allow the maximum current draw needed by the starter but the lights will still work.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:42 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
That is only for german cars.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:48 pm to ULSU
Normally,The starter circuit doesn't have a fuse. It is designed to operate in extreme conditions,so you don't end up like a kid in a horror flick.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:48 pm to RadBro
FWIW. Yesterday, I went to Advanced Auto Parts to get a 2-pack of 1157 tail light bulbs. They wanted to charge me $40! I went down the street to AutoZone and got them for $6.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:50 pm to auggie
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That is only for german cars.
I have never owned a german car. My problems occurred on American cars.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:52 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
Installed the Sensor and she cranked up like a beauty.
Sensor was like $51 bucks.
Thanks for all the help OT! Hope this thread helps someone in the future.
Sensor was like $51 bucks.
Thanks for all the help OT! Hope this thread helps someone in the future.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:53 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
sorry, I was being a smart arse 
I realize, you didn't read all of the previous replies.
I realize, you didn't read all of the previous replies.
This post was edited on 2/27/16 at 5:55 pm
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:55 pm to RadBro
How many miles does your 99 Sierra have?
Posted on 2/27/16 at 5:57 pm to RadBro
and not one of us suggested that..damn, we are some stupid fricks. 
Posted on 2/27/16 at 6:15 pm to ATL-TIGER-732
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I have never owned a german car. My problems occurred on American cars.
Didja ever own a Kaiser Jeep? That's some good old solid American steel.
Posted on 2/27/16 at 6:22 pm to Hangit
[quote]Didja ever own a Kaiser Jeep? That's some good old solid American steel. [/quote
I have a 63 civilian Gladiator P/u right now,with the Tornado OHC engine,4.54,gearing,three on the tree,24,000 actual miles. I want one of the M-715s with original equipment. The little 4 wheel drive indicator light even still works,the brakes are shite though.
I have a 63 civilian Gladiator P/u right now,with the Tornado OHC engine,4.54,gearing,three on the tree,24,000 actual miles. I want one of the M-715s with original equipment. The little 4 wheel drive indicator light even still works,the brakes are shite though.
This post was edited on 2/27/16 at 6:46 pm
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