92 k3500 6.5 TD. Yesterday I had a couple issues with the starter solenoid not engaging and/or glow plug light not coming on when starting.
This morning I go out and everything is dead like the batteries had been disconnected. After checking the simple stuff;batteries, grounds, fuses,etc. I decide it's likely a bad ignition switch.
I unbolt the steering column and pull it down, suddenly everything starts working again and engine starts fine. So I start hunting for any damages wires that may be grounding out or whatever. Can't find anything. Put the column back in place, and you guessed it, dead again. And of course when I drop the column back down it powers up again.
I guess I'm posting to make sure their's no common problems that I'm missing here. Replacing the switch is easy and cheap on this truck but I really don't think it's the issue since it doesn't move when the column comes down and all wires are secure.
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This morning I go out and everything is dead like the batteries had been disconnected. After checking the simple stuff;batteries, grounds, fuses,etc. I decide it's likely a bad ignition switch.
I unbolt the steering column and pull it down, suddenly everything starts working again and engine starts fine. So I start hunting for any damages wires that may be grounding out or whatever. Can't find anything. Put the column back in place, and you guessed it, dead again. And of course when I drop the column back down it powers up again.
I guess I'm posting to make sure their's no common problems that I'm missing here. Replacing the switch is easy and cheap on this truck but I really don't think it's the issue since it doesn't move when the column comes down and all wires are secure.
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