Archived new batteries and new starter and still problems

[mikejkd]

I just replaced my starter because it was just clicking and not turning over. After I replaced the starter it worked fine for one trip and then when I went back out it just clicked again. So I went out and replaced both batteries. One trip later and now it wont start again. I cleaned all the terminal ends and everything. A side from a broken ground wire I cant think of anything else that might be the problem. Anyone have any thoughts?????

 

[Mishkaya]

I would have to guess a bad ground somewhere else, or corrosion in the battery wires. What year truck is this on?

 

[mikejkd]

97 I gave up for the night and will be back on it in the morning

 

[Mishkaya]

Wonder if this might help:

relay

It's from Larry B's site, and he seems to know his stuff!

Good luck!

 

[Joe Mc]

I'd check the alternator / entire charging system.

 

[JKeith]

Check the wiring carefully, I had a short in the wire from the relay to the starter, the wire had rubbed against a bracket and wore a small hole in the insulation. Result was not enough voltage getting through.

 

[Sticks]

Good to hear you were able to find it.