99 burb, 5.7L starter question. - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

youhaveamonkey · 07-19-2010, 07:33 PM

Hi Guys,

So this is a dumb question, but I just cant get my head around it. I have a 99 gmc burb. It has the 5.7 in it. I have a fresh battery, and I turn the key.... and nothing. The starter wont crank. It shows a current draw on the ammeter (SP??) I replaced the relay because my horn relay was bad at one point, so that is where my mind went. I also cleaned the terminals etc. I havent pulled the starter yet. What do you guys think? How tough is it to pull that starter. I am a machinist (production NOT automotive), Pretty mechanical, but I sometimes get intimidated with this stuff, especially where there are a lot of electronics involved. I went for the crawl under the car and I did was a little surprised to find that the bolts are not visible for the starter in the position I expected them. There are 2 bolts, but they go UP not toward the transmission like I expected? are these the bolts? Sorry about being such a chicken....

THANK ALL OF YOU in advance!

jake

**truckdude239** · 07-19-2010, 09:29 PM

yes some olt to the motor block instead of the transmission

**bwood** · 07-19-2010, 10:21 PM

Make sure to unhook the battery before pulling the starter. Your amp draw could be coming from a locked up starter motor/the solenoid on the starter.

07-19-2010, 07:33 PM	#1
youhaveamonkey Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, Ca Posts: 39	99 burb, 5.7L starter question. Hi Guys, So this is a dumb question, but I just cant get my head around it. I have a 99 gmc burb. It has the 5.7 in it. I have a fresh battery, and I turn the key.... and nothing. The starter wont crank. It shows a current draw on the ammeter (SP??) I replaced the relay because my horn relay was bad at one point, so that is where my mind went. I also cleaned the terminals etc. I havent pulled the starter yet. What do you guys think? How tough is it to pull that starter. I am a machinist (production NOT automotive), Pretty mechanical, but I sometimes get intimidated with this stuff, especially where there are a lot of electronics involved. I went for the crawl under the car and I did was a little surprised to find that the bolts are not visible for the starter in the position I expected them. There are 2 bolts, but they go UP not toward the transmission like I expected? are these the bolts? Sorry about being such a chicken.... THANK ALL OF YOU in advance! jake

07-19-2010, 09:29 PM	#2
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,219	Re: 99 burb, 5.7L starter question. yes some olt to the motor block instead of the transmission __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

07-19-2010, 10:21 PM	#3
bwood Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Denison, Texas Posts: 1,919	Re: 99 burb, 5.7L starter question. Make sure to unhook the battery before pulling the starter. Your amp draw could be coming from a locked up starter motor/the solenoid on the starter. __________________ 1998 GMC Sierra SLE 1/2 ton 2WD 305 Vortec -Gibson Stainless Cat Back Swept Side -SS Wheels 2005 Honda CRF250R 2006 Honda CRF150F



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