ThunderCracker
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I have already read dozens of posts and went through the TM troubleshooting. I think my problem is the starter but wanted to see if I missed anything. The truck was running fine a few months ago and was parked in the garage. Below is what I have done so far.
Symptoms:
Engine does not turn over. Turn the key and I get oil pressure light, gen 1, wait light, (water in fuel and low coolant lights come on and go off). Once wait light goes off I turn key and all lights go off and temp light and brake light comes on. Headlights are strong.
1. Replaced both batteries today with new batteries
2. Checked 20 amp ignition fuse - Good
3. Remove starter relay and went ahead and did the Doghead mod. (Thought it had already been done) have voltage at the purple/white lead terminal on starter relay connector in the start position.
4. I can hear the starter relay switch in the start position.
5. Voltage between front - and rear + battery terminals is good.
6. I can hear the starter solenoid click when the key is turned to start.
7. I tried using jumper cables between the front and rear batteries like recommended in another thread, didn't help.
I think it's the starter but want to see what everyone thought before pulling that out. Doesn't look like a pleasant job in that cramped space.
Also not sure why the gen 2 light doesn't illuminate when the key is turned.
Thanks for any help!
David
Symptoms:
Engine does not turn over. Turn the key and I get oil pressure light, gen 1, wait light, (water in fuel and low coolant lights come on and go off). Once wait light goes off I turn key and all lights go off and temp light and brake light comes on. Headlights are strong.
1. Replaced both batteries today with new batteries
2. Checked 20 amp ignition fuse - Good
3. Remove starter relay and went ahead and did the Doghead mod. (Thought it had already been done) have voltage at the purple/white lead terminal on starter relay connector in the start position.
4. I can hear the starter relay switch in the start position.
5. Voltage between front - and rear + battery terminals is good.
6. I can hear the starter solenoid click when the key is turned to start.
7. I tried using jumper cables between the front and rear batteries like recommended in another thread, didn't help.
I think it's the starter but want to see what everyone thought before pulling that out. Doesn't look like a pleasant job in that cramped space.
Also not sure why the gen 2 light doesn't illuminate when the key is turned.
Thanks for any help!
David