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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 12:13 AM
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It started a while ago but at one time I could pull the key out of the ignition while the truck was running. I could also turn off the truck and start the truck without the key. It only happened a few times. Now I can pull it out while running and turn off the truck but not start it.

Now I can't even start the truck. It turns over but also acts like it's low on battery. Could the ignition be finally going out and causing this?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 10:50 AM
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Weak battery, failing starter, internal engine issues can all cause slow crank. Put jumper cables on it, does it crank faster?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 04:05 PM
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You can get your battery tested for free. Also check all connections are good for charging.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 06:46 AM
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A little late with the ending to this. So I tested everything I could get off easy. Alt, Batt, etc etc. Started looking into the cables. Found that midway in the positive cable there was a 6 inch spot that was almost completely corroded. So took it off and got a new one off of rock auto. Everything is fine now.
 
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Old Dec 12, 2015 | 09:20 AM
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Thanks for the update.
 
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