Have had an intermittant problem starting my pickup. Battery is fully
charged, and all dash lights etc work, but get nothing when I turn the
key. Can try it several days later and it will start, but after I shut off
the key nothing. I've replaced the ignition key switch, battery cables, and
starter relay switch without success. I've been told it might be the
starter or the rod that runs thru the steering column. Any one else had
this problem?
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> Have had an intermittant problem starting my pickup. Battery is fully
> charged, and all dash lights etc work, but get nothing when I turn the
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> starter or the rod that runs thru the steering column. Any one else had
> this problem?
When turning the ignition to START, a "clunk"/no start indicates either a
weak battery, bad starter contacts, bad battery cable, or bad starter motor.
If you hear nothing when turning the key to START, that's either a REALLY
weak battery, a bad ignition switch, a bad starter relay, a wiring problem
somewhere, or a bad starter solenoid.
In your case, given what you've eliminated, it certainly sounds like your
starter solenoid is bad/sticking. I'm assuming that if you have someone
else turn the key, and you listen to the starter relay, you can hear the
relay clicking.
Disconnect the battery, then remove the starter (pretty simple - just three
bolts). On the bench, ground the starter, and then apply +12V to the
solenoid terminal (the terminal with the smaller of the two wires that was
connected to it - not the big cable that came from the battery). You should
get a 'clunk' from the solenoid engaging. If not, and if you can't do it
consistently, then it's time for a new starter.
TBone - 21 Feb 2008 00:42 GMT
How about the neutral safety switch. When it does this, try starting it in
neutral.

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>> Have had an intermittant problem starting my pickup. Battery is fully
>> charged, and all dash lights etc work, but get nothing when I turn the
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> should get a 'clunk' from the solenoid engaging. If not, and if you can't
> do it consistently, then it's time for a new starter.
Clutch interlock switch if it's a manual.
Steve
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larman - 24 Feb 2008 12:10 GMT
might be where the group of wires go though the firewall just my two cents
larry
> Clutch interlock switch if it's a manual.
> Steve
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sqdancerLynn - 25 Feb 2008 07:54 GMT
Whe it won't start have some one hold the key in the start position & give
the starter a light wack with a hammer
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