Alternator
This morning I tried to start it again with the new battery and the new alternator with new voltage regulator, and I got a click. again a click. I removed the key, and tried it again, and it started. Could it be the key switch? or starter? O'rilly's said their test showed the starter as good.
A starter usually will make more of a clunk if the bendix is being engaged but not spinning
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sounds like a parasitic drain to me. Have you recently installed any new electronic upgrades? Radio, lights, etc?
if not I agree with the poster who recommended checking the positive and ground connections.
if not I agree with the poster who recommended checking the positive and ground connections.
This morning I tried to start it again with the new battery and the new alternator with new voltage regulator, and I got a click. again a click. I removed the key, and tried it again, and it started. Could it be the key switch? or starter? O'rilly's said their test showed the starter as good.
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I have started and driven the truck a number of times and 1 complete tank. It has started each and every time. Maybe it was operator error on the the previous time I went to start and just got a click. I don't know.
I will keep jumper cables in the truck, and jump starter kit that I am giving myself for Christmas. I will continue to monitor.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Merry Christmas
I will keep jumper cables in the truck, and jump starter kit that I am giving myself for Christmas. I will continue to monitor.
Thanks everyone for your help.
Merry Christmas