No dash lights crank no start

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Jlaird

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96 k1500 truck has died on the highway, died rolling in reverse and the last 3 days it will somtimes just crank no start, when it is going to start all the dash lights (service engine, airbag, abs, ect) will flash like normal but when it is going to just crank I get no dash lights besides gear indicator
 

Erik the Awful

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Step one is to ensure all your battery connections and cables are clean and tight. Make sure the wire isn't corroded. Take the terminals loose and clean the posts and terminals really well. Wire brush them, even if they don't look corroded.
 

HotWheelsBurban

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Have you checked/replaced the Crank fuse? IIRC it's a 10 amp, it'll be in the dashboard fuse box.
I've seen several occasions on my trucks, where the fuse will appear "good" (the loop is complete) but replacing the fuse, fixed the problem.
 

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That fuse only runs between the ignition switch and the starter relay... Given the truck's ability to crank I would have to assume that fuse is good.
 
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