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Old 08-24-2016, 07:28 AM
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When I turn the key to on, I hear the electronics, (CD player maybe) but do not notice an relay noise. My dash is not working except for the odometer for only a few seconds. When I turn the key to start nothing happens. There is a Grey wire by the fuse box that I hear can be the issue, it seems tight and disconnecting/reconnecting did not make a difference.
 
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Sounds like a dead battery.
 
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Battery seems fine, the windows roll up down, radio works lights work.
 
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The battery can have power to operate the electronics but not enough to start the vehicle. Get the battery tested.
 
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OK I see, the battery is about 5 months old, if I jump it with another car or my jump box would that be sufficient if I don't have a battery tester?
 
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Yes, if you jump it and it starts, the battery is suspect. Not the first time a new batter went bad. If you can get it to an autoparts store, they can test it. Or if you have a volt meter, stick it on there and see what the voltage is. That won't tell you everything, but if it is less than 12 volts, it won't start the truck.
 
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I understand, it's just weird the dash gauges are not working, oil pressure fuel gage for example but the windows and everything else works.
 
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Could also be a bad connection at the battery. Check all your connections under the hood.
 
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OK thank you, I will check this after work and see if that helps.
 



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