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Old 10-28-2009, 10:10 PM
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Strange Starting Issue

I searched and didnt find what I was looking for. Just got below freezing out here in colorado and went to start the truck after it had been sitting for a while, turned the key - lights, power, but nothing from the starter, no cranking sound whatsoever. Nothing. Not even a click.

Tried it a few more times, still nothing. No sound whatsoever.

Waited, tried again, and it started right up perfectly.

Ideas?
Old 10-28-2009, 10:14 PM
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Tap it with a hammer? Or maybe there is a bad connection somewhere, it never hurts to check those out as well
Old 10-28-2009, 11:37 PM
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First thing that should be done is remove and clean the power connections like the terminals and ground points.

I have seen lots of terminals that "Look pretty clean" but are corroded between the post and inside of the terminal. Also a loose terminal can do the same thing.

Check those items first, they are free and easy.
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simple....bad starter
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If everything but changing the starter fails, follow Roger's advice: http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...l#OtherOptions
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