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Old 10-12-2015, 12:04 PM
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So I was working for 12+ hours two days ago and got to my truck about midnight, and when I went to turn it over, the interior lights work and so did the instrument panel, but when I tried to turn it over, it clicked for maybe a half a second and simultaneously turned off and lost all power entirely. I went back the following morning around 10am and it started up and ran perfect. The battery and alternator both tested perfectly fine also. What could be wrong?
 
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Old 10-14-2015, 04:21 PM
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You had corrosion / oxidation somewhere in the battery cables (battery post, battery end cables, loose wire at the block for the ground wire, loose wire on the positive cable, etc.)

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One of the battery terminal connectors is pretty corroded, so much so that you can't loosen / tighten it anymore, it just sits the way it is now. I appreciate the help !
 
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Well, there's your problem then! *grins*

A new terminal, or even better, a replacement cable is indicated.

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For a temporary, emergency fix, just put a sheet metal screw in between the battery post and the cable connector.
 



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