Justin S
Truck Hoarder
Well, it should be attached to the starter solenoid, near where the battery cable attached. just make sure it's there and not dangling
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JakeZ71
OBS Enthusiast
Gotcha. It's attached. I've also checked the battery cables, and the engine to frame ground wire. The battery has a full charge, and the starter worked fine two weeks ago when the truck last ran. I'm at my wit's end trying to figure it out.
grampadirt
On MEDICARE Officially Old
Give the starter a light rap with a hammer or big wrench.A few years ago my burb did the same as yours,got out a hammer and gave it a rap....started for a month then finally quit.Might work,might not.Worth a try.
Jrgunn5150
Enjoying tomorrow's success today
You can also jump the terminals on the starter to force it to crank.
JakeZ71
OBS Enthusiast
Well, my old man came home and helped me trouble shoot it some more. It appears the starter solenoid itself went bad. A new one's going in tomorrow, then i can finally hear the new motor run! Thanks for all the quick responses, guys!
In my engine bay by the fuse box there is some random blue wire that looks to be around 12 gauge in size. The wire seems to come from the main wiring loom, but does not connect to anything.
I believe it runs to the rear of the truck for installing a brake controller from what I have found online. Is this true? Or is this something crazy added by a previous owner?
I believe it runs to the rear of the truck for installing a brake controller from what I have found online. Is this true? Or is this something crazy added by a previous owner?
The Arctic Fox
I'm Awesome
Weird mine has the same blue wire that is mounted on the driver side wheel well that runs all the way to the middle of the back bumper.
beardeddummy
I'm Awesome
About to put a spider in my 97 any advice
Jrgunn5150
Enjoying tomorrow's success today
Just take your time with the clips and stuff.
I used Crowsfoot wrenches to unhook my hardlines at the firewall, other people are able to do it with a regular wrench.
beardeddummy
I'm Awesome
Yeah I think I'm going to wait until tomorrow so I know I have plenty of time. I seen something about an updated bracket do I need this?
