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MattPSU · 01-07-2012, 12:38 PM

I drove my truck a little this morning, then brought it into my garage to change the oil. Did that, changed the air filter, put everything back together and tried to start it. Nothing. Turn the key and nothing. No noise, no starter, etc. I thought maybe there was something wrong with the starter, but it's relatively new. I tried banging on the starter (this worked when I did have a starter going bad on my S-10) and still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If your in the Lyman, SC area and want to stop by and help, let me know...lol

Thanks, Matt

GASoline71 · 01-07-2012, 12:50 PM

First things first... are the battery terminals corroded? How is the wiring to the ignition switch on the dash?

Gary

MattPSU · 01-07-2012, 12:52 PM

The wiring is fine. The lights still all work and come on no problem. It has a relativity new battery, and the terminals are not corroded.

**jocko** · 01-07-2012, 12:54 PM

Make sure truck is not in Neutral. Sounds simple, but I troubleshot an engine rebuild for several days once - only to find I'd been foiled by the dang neutral safety switch.... Hopes it's something that simple.

MattPSU · 01-07-2012, 12:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

Make sure truck is not in Neutral. Sounds simple, but I troubleshot an engine rebuild for several days once - only to find I'd been foiled by the dang neutral safety switch.... Hopes it's something that simple.

Thanks Jocko...That was it - it wasn't in park. Man I feel dumb now...

I really appreciate the help guys. This board has been such a great tool!

57larry · 01-07-2012, 07:40 PM

glad it was something easy

richards72chevy · 01-07-2012, 07:53 PM

Dont feel dumb.I think every body has done something like this before.I worked on a car for a few days one time and it was just out of gas!

01-07-2012, 12:38 PM	#1
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Need Help! Won't start I drove my truck a little this morning, then brought it into my garage to change the oil. Did that, changed the air filter, put everything back together and tried to start it. Nothing. Turn the key and nothing. No noise, no starter, etc. I thought maybe there was something wrong with the starter, but it's relatively new. I tried banging on the starter (this worked when I did have a starter going bad on my S-10) and still nothing. Any help would be greatly appreciated. If your in the Lyman, SC area and want to stop by and help, let me know...lol Thanks, Matt __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

01-07-2012, 12:52 PM	#3
MattPSU Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lyman, SC Posts: 734	Re: Need Help! Won't start The wiring is fine. The lights still all work and come on no problem. It has a relativity new battery, and the terminals are not corroded. __________________ Matt Criswell - Lyman, SC 1972 Chevy Cheyenne SWB - Build: Porterbuilt State 1 Front & Rear, Bolt in Notch, McGaughys 2.5 Drop Spindles, Boyd Welding Fuel Tank UPSTATE SC GM TRUCK CLUB: FACEBOOK WEBSITE

01-07-2012, 12:54 PM	#4
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,937	Re: Need Help! Won't start Make sure truck is not in Neutral. Sounds simple, but I troubleshot an engine rebuild for several days once - only to find I'd been foiled by the dang neutral safety switch.... Hopes it's something that simple.

01-07-2012, 07:40 PM	#6
57larry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,160	Re: Need Help! Won't start glad it was something easy

01-07-2012, 07:53 PM	#7
richards72chevy Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: konawa ok/oakdale Ca. Posts: 1,648	Re: Need Help! Won't start Dont feel dumb.I think every body has done something like this before.I worked on a car for a few days one time and it was just out of gas!



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