Not starting help

[choll]

I just had a no start situation with my 09. I turn key and I get nothing. I get a click from the relay, picture behind dash next to ash tray, check the fuses all are good. I was going to drive this on vacation tomorrow, hoping someone can give me a quick fix. I did have a spare relay that I switched same results just a click.

Chuck

 

[ryan77]

Are you sure you starter is not bad? Or the solenoid on the starter???

 

[appalacious]

that's the starter relay that switches from 12V ignition voltage to 24V starter/solenoid voltage.
a pic of the connector side would be easier to identify.

Gotta get out the multimeter and check voltages. First batteries (12.5 on each).
Then at the solenoid wire when key is in start. Should get total voltage (23-25V)
If not, the relay is probably toast.

(yall correct me if I'm wrong on this stuff)

 

[choll]

Starter is fairly new, but I did think of that. I did get under the truck and wack the starter a few times. I'm in a suit right now so Im limited to what I can do. Looking for some suggestions for the AM

 

[appalacious]

I think you can replace that relay with a standard starter solenoid from the Oreilly. Like this.
BWD S5049P - Starter Relay Solenoid | O'Reilly Auto Parts

This will have to be confirmed by those more knowledgeable than me, however. search for "doghead cucv starter relay mod" or somesuch.

 

[doghead]

Are you aware of all the starter run-on situations that have occurred, due to that relay?

I suggest you do the doghead relay mod, to eliminate that concern.

I am not saying this is you current issue.

 

[mistaken1]

If the back battery dies suddenly (and they can) it will act like that.

Load test the batteries first.

 

[MakersTeleMark]

It's a stupid question, but if someone could indulge me: how does a weak battery set off the gen light?

 

[JGBallew]

Are you aware of all the starter run-on situations that have occurred, due to that relay?

I suggest you do the doghead relay mod, to eliminate that concern.

I am not saying this is you current issue.

This-Very Yes.

Even if the issue turns out to be something else, take the time to replace that rinky-dink relay with something a skosh more durable.