jmac71

Help please! It started with intermittent starting and occasional big 'click.' Had battery load tested (OK), new terminals, and ultimately replaced starter. All ok for about a month. Did a LITTLE off-roading (very mild) two days later it won't start again- this time its a rapid click click click click. A buddy says its the solenoid, jump it with a screw driver. I do, and now there's nothing. No click, no power, nothing. I put the charger/jump starter on, I get a big click. Take it off, nothing.

Did I nuke something with my buddy's advice? Is there an in-line fuse or fused link or something I don't see?

Any advice is appreciated.

R.S.LOGAN

Check earth / grounds , especially from engine to body .Take it you checked alternator output ( charging ok ? ) Could try a temporary earth to test .

Bert

It does sound like a conection problem.

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jmac71

Yes, the alternator is functioning fine. I'll re-check the grounds. Is there typically an in-line fuse wrapped up in all that plastic wire casing?

Bert

There are no fuses in those casings.

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jmac71

Thanks guys.I pulled the battery and had it tested, thinking that the bit of 4x4 action may have damaged it-it tested fine. Cleaned the posts, clamps, and ground, reattached everything and Bob's your uncle. The charging system in this truck has been finicky from day one, I should have known. Thanks for your insight.

Bert

Glad to hear you found the problem. Thanks for posting.

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