leahcim

Hi, i went down to start my truck last night, and it wouldnt start. It doesnt even turn over, we were driving it not 3 hrs before with no trouble what so ever. The battery seems to be fine and i have never had any starter trouble or noises. battery posts are clean and no lights were left on. Do starters just go suddenly? I have never seen this, where could i start?, any advice will help. Thanx.

881stGenRunner

Is it just "clicking?" If so mine does the same thing the started needs to be replaced or u can open it up and put new conatacts on it. This thread may help you if this is the case.
https://www.yotatech.com/forums/f116/just-clicks-sometimes-i-try-start-84487/

leahcim

yeah, its just clicking. i had charged the battery cleaned the posts, Hit the starter, rocked the truck in gear and tryed just about everything to start it and nothing. Do they just malfunction all of the sudden? that is a great thread though i think i will have to start digging. thanx.

881stGenRunner

No problem, i often shake my truck in and out of gear and get all frustrated but it eventually it starts, but my dad said he's just gonna buy a new one instead of rebuilding.

leahcim

so you havent fixed yours yet? I think i will pull the starter out this weekend. It still wont start. I will try to fix the contacts. hope its not too much trouble.

leahcim

Hey, got er out tonight, it was no problem at all, little greasy but its out. I found the problem and it was as simple as the positive conection which had fallen off the starter. However i was half way there and decided to take it right out for inspection. Glad i did because those contacts were on thier last legs. I would have to say, my vote is to fix the starter, once its out it is no trouble to remove the contacts, the work is getting it out.