Unusal starting problem
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Unusal starting problem
Hello,
I just replaced my starter two days ago, the battery was replaced with a 800 CCA Duralast and today I went to the parts store and was only in there 5 minutes came out and my truck would not start, no clicking, would not jump start, could not cross jump the starter, tried a new starter relay, nothing. I called for a tow and 30 minutes later I tried to start it and it started right up.
I had only driven 10 minutes, the ambient temp was 45 degrees, my truck wasn't overheating or even smelled funny of any electrical burning. The battery read 12.86 volts.
I disconnected the positive several times to break any electrical bond that could have caused the non starting issue.
Could something have heated up or just a fluke? Does anyone have any suggestions?
1998 Laramie 4x4, 5.2L, single cab, 3" lift.
Thanks,
Joe
I just replaced my starter two days ago, the battery was replaced with a 800 CCA Duralast and today I went to the parts store and was only in there 5 minutes came out and my truck would not start, no clicking, would not jump start, could not cross jump the starter, tried a new starter relay, nothing. I called for a tow and 30 minutes later I tried to start it and it started right up.
I had only driven 10 minutes, the ambient temp was 45 degrees, my truck wasn't overheating or even smelled funny of any electrical burning. The battery read 12.86 volts.
I disconnected the positive several times to break any electrical bond that could have caused the non starting issue.
Could something have heated up or just a fluke? Does anyone have any suggestions?
1998 Laramie 4x4, 5.2L, single cab, 3" lift.
Thanks,
Joe
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Did you check for loose connections on the starter itself? Since you just changed it, maybe something got overlooked. If the starter isn't getting power, it doesn't matter if you jump it, brand new battery etc, its not going to turn over the motor.
Im not sure what cross jumping the starter means (although I may have a faint idea), but if it disproves my theory, disregard it.
Im not sure what cross jumping the starter means (although I may have a faint idea), but if it disproves my theory, disregard it.
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Found the problem
It was weird, Auto Zone sold me a bum starter. Got a new one and no problem since. But I did notice that I was getting shocked every time I slide out of the truck. Come to find out the DLR which my truck does not have was grounding to the chassis. I took the fuse out and it stopped, but now I have to find where it was grounding out?
Any suggestions on the grounding part even if your truck does not have Day running lights? I am guessing that it is part of the wire harness as an option?
Thanks,
Joe
Any suggestions on the grounding part even if your truck does not have Day running lights? I am guessing that it is part of the wire harness as an option?
Thanks,
Joe
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