How about the ground connection at the other end from the battery, and the
cable connection going into the clamp at the battery end? It sure sounds
like a ground.
Rascal
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Kyle
Vanditmars
Sent: Monday, January 13, 2003 9:18 PM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: DML: Update to Starting Joy
Hmmm... Rather disappointing.
I rechecked all of the wiring going to/from the starter, nothing was loose.
I cleaned up all of the electrical contacts inside and outside the starter
with sand paper. I made sure that as I put each piece together, everything
was shiny copper. All electircal connections were tightened down very
snugly. Once I had the starter back in the vehicle, the fingers were
crossed and the key turned. Nothing... I checked the negative cable on the
battery, it was ever so slightly loose, so I tightened it up and gave it
another shot. It started, three times in a row, no less. I decided that I
would let things sit, and see what happened in a few minutes. Well, the
damned thing won't start any more. The only thing I did was take the truck
off the jackstands, so I'm guessing something got jostled. Unlike before,
the solenoid in the starter now clicks every time. I suppose that's better
than nothing at all. Unfortunately, now I have to figure out why the damned
motor isn't getting any juice to turn the damn thing.
The weird part is, while I had the starter out, I took it down to the parts
store and had a buddy of mine throw it on the testing machine they have
there. The stupid thing worked without a hitch! I'm really, really open to
any ideas you guys may have on this one.
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