M1008 won't come to life

[sgrmaker]

I have replaced the starter solenoid and checked power at starter. The power cable to the starter shows 24v, the wire to the starter motor shows 24v with key on. No action from starter, no clicks, nothing. Used the truck with no problems just two days ago, started it up at least 3 times. Checked batteries with a load tester 1st and both seemed ok. The truck seems to go through the charging cycle, wait light goes out, nothing.

 

[ABN173]

I had a similar problem with a resister, until I removed the burned up resister nothing would happen. I thought I needed a new starter and my buddy removed the part and said try it now and it fired right up. I am not saying you have the same problem but the similarities are there..........http://www.steelsoldiers.com/cucv/28167-yikes-what.html

Good Luck,
Dale

 

[sgrmaker]

dead resistor

Sir:

Is there anyway to check the resistors? or is it obvious that they are no good?

Thanks
Don

 

[kennyw]

Is there anyway to check the resistors?

An ohm meter is the best way to check a resistor.

 

[ABN173]

Sir:

Is there anyway to check the resistors? or is it obvious that they are no good?

Thanks
Don

Don,

I am no expert, just find it and remove it, if it is the same problem I had it should start without it. If you replace it and it again does not start then I would say that is your problem. It should be a 5 minute process to check it. Mine was pretty much fried just by looking at it.

Dale

 

[BKubu]

Did it start when you test drove it? Did the seller mention any starting problems? I suggest starting there.

 

[scottodog]

How about the relay under the dash

 

[Ken_86gt]

If I am reading this right, you have 24V going to the starter solenoid when you turn the key? If so and you don't hear anything from the starter you could try hitting the starter with a hammer to jar the solenoid. Sounds like the solenoid isn't working and needs to be replaced. Could be a bad ground between engine and body or from the battery to the body as well?