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    M1008 Starter Issue

    Yes. I cleaned the battery posts and clamps. I also installed a different set of batteries. In addition I checked the tech manual and found the "suspicious wire" is a suppressor for the radios. Thanks again. - Steve
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    M1008 Starter Issue

    ALRIGHT!!!! She's running. Here's what I found. I discovered a wire that attached directly between the 24 volt bar and the ground bar. Didn't think it should be there (it appeared to be a fused wired wrapped in black electrical tape) so I removed it. Once I removed the suspicious wire everything...
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    M1008 Starter Issue

    Bingo. You found the answer. That problem is corrected. However, I still have to jump (with NATO cable) the M1008 to get it started. The new starter (just like the old starter I just replaced) turns very, very slowy without the jump. With the jump it fires straight away. I check the...
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    M1008 Starter Issue

    Yes sir. Replaced the relay and encountered same problem. I then removed the relay (no relay was installed) and tried to hook up the batteries again. Same problem. I then removed the relay wire from the starter and the starter did NOT attempt to turn when I attached the batteries. Not sure what...
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    M1008 Starter Issue

    Greetings from Tennessee. Just purchased a M1008 from GL. When I picked up the M1008, the battery appeared dead. No problem, used a UN slave cable and jump started vehicle with no problem. Drove the truck home and did not turn it off until she was parked in the drive. Good thing. After I turn it...
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