All lights come on, radio plays fine but when I start it it cuts off and back on.
Problem: A few weeks ago I had an oil leak passenger side, so I changed the valve cover gasket. Fixed oil leak, but still some residue on engine I cleaned most of that off, it was kind of everywhere.
Beginning of this week starting I've had problems starting my truck. It would slow turn, slow turn then pick up and fast turn and fire up. It did that a couple days.
A couple days ago I get in to go to work and all I get is a small click. Nothing else just a small click.
I pulled the starter off took it to o'reilley AND autozone to check it, both said it was fine and good to go. I checked my battery and it was dead, so I bought a new one.
Installed both and I still get the same thing...one small click.
Today I tried starting it and it just gave me this err sound. I tried to start it in neutral but that didn't work. Now today I can't even move my shifter.
If new battery is good then it sounds like a possible ground problem. Make sure battery cables are good and engine ground is good. I am not familiar with your model but had a similar problem in a ford ranger.
Sounds like you got a new battery with a weak/no charge in it. Have you tried jumping your truck? Do you or a friend have a multi-meter? Check the volts on the new battery, also Cold Cranking Amps is the biggest thing not just the volts. I have a Jr battery tender also and it can charge a weak battery. I cant believe you pulled a starter w/o checking the battery first?
Your radio is cutting off cause there isn't enough juice to keep it going while your trying to turn the engine over.
I agree with them. Jump start the truck and let the battery fully charge. If the problem continues I'd check all connections from the starter and battery including the ground straps. Sometimes there are grounds near the engine valve covers or firewall also.
Now that you mention it, I had an issue years back on a Dodge neon. the cable looked fine, but the strands were all broken about a half inch up inside the insulation. But, it would give me weird power surges. I'd put a wooden nickel on the new battery just needing a full charge.
The sound can definitely give you an idea about it's health, but bench testing while it can help you determine if it's bad or not, it still does not put a load on the starter like turning over an engine does.c
Glad you got it fixed!
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