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or maybe the brake switch
the haynes manual have the steps to check into it
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Originally Posted by Crinoid
The gear selector is firmly in park. Not able to wiggle much. Just tried jumping. Hearing a click, typically one click. Speedo and gauges are jumping a little nervously.
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Try putting the gear selector in neutral. I think you can start in neutral as well as park.
May be the battery though. A "click" would indicat the starter solinoid is recieving power, but not enough to spin the starter motor. Make sure all electrical accessories are off (even close your door. Have the donor car rev their engine a bit (high idle). What one minute then try and start your truck. A dead battery can take a few minutes to charge enough from the donor for it to have enough juice to spin the starter.
May be the battery though. A "click" would indicat the starter solinoid is recieving power, but not enough to spin the starter motor. Make sure all electrical accessories are off (even close your door. Have the donor car rev their engine a bit (high idle). What one minute then try and start your truck. A dead battery can take a few minutes to charge enough from the donor for it to have enough juice to spin the starter.