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Weak crank start and sometimes no start

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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 12:08 AM
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So i have been experiencing this for a week now, my truck will crank weak then start, sometimes it will crank weak for a about 5-10 seconds then finally start, and sometimes wont even start i need some help please!
 
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Old Oct 30, 2020 | 10:23 AM
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Have your local parts store do a starter draw test for you. Classic signs of a failing starter.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2020 | 08:40 AM
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Might want to do a load test on the battery also.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2020 | 10:43 PM
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I third the first 2 suggestions.
 
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