84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

SourTooth307 · 03-30-2014, 06:12 PM

I changed the fuel pump today, after going to start the truck I ran into a couple problems. I couldn't get it to start, I cranked it many times, pumped the gas a bit then all of a sudden nothing.

I'm not sure what happened but it was cranking fine then all of a sudden I got zero response from the ignition. I still had lights and the voltage gauge was reading something close to 11 or 12 volts but no starter reaction. I left it alone for a while thinking I may have overworked the starter but when I came back I noticed turning the key would kill the power in the truck for a few minutes, I noticed this when the dome light cut out and kicked back on after a few minutes. So, did I kill the battery, starter, or is there a short in the ignition switch, and how do I figure out what's wrong?

My truck is stuck in my apartment complex's lot and I can't have a disabled vehicle parked here for too long so I would appreciate any help to get me mobile as soon as possible. Thanks.

**old Rusty C10** · 03-30-2014, 06:26 PM

check the fusible link

buddy_1 · 03-30-2014, 07:25 PM

Sounds like a bad battery connection. Check for corrosion and being tight.

SourTooth307 · 03-30-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by buddy_1

Sounds like a bad battery connection. Check for corrosion and being tight.

I did mess with the positive cable in order to get the fuel pump in. I'll check to see if I knocked it loose. Thanks.

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Originally Posted by old Rusty C10

check the fusible link

Always a good place to start. Which fuse is for the ignition? I don't have an owners manual.

WyattEarp18 · 04-01-2014, 09:57 PM

I had the same problem about a month ago. Check your battery cables and also the cables running to and from your starter. Somehow my starter cables developed a bad connection. Good luck

SourTooth307 · 04-02-2014, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by WyattEarp18

I had the same problem about a month ago. Check your battery cables and also the cables running to and from your starter. Somehow my starter cables developed a bad connection. Good luck

I tried to look but had trouble seeing the cables. Do I need to drop the starter to make sure?

WyattEarp18 · 04-02-2014, 07:59 PM

The cables will run right from from the side of the starter. You'll probably have to crawl under neath to get to them. Also check your fuses. The cover should have a diagram showing what fuses go where.

SourTooth307 · 04-02-2014, 08:59 PM

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Originally Posted by WyattEarp18

The cables will run right from from the side of the starter. You'll probably have to crawl under neath to get to them. Also check your fuses. The cover should have a diagram showing what fuses go where.

The only fuse box I know of is under the driver's footwell and I didn't see any fuses pertaining to the starter or ignition switch. Is there one under the hood too?

WyattEarp18 · 04-02-2014, 09:28 PM

I know in my 79 there is

03-30-2014, 06:12 PM	#1
SourTooth307 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Lodi, NJ Posts: 166	84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? I changed the fuel pump today, after going to start the truck I ran into a couple problems. I couldn't get it to start, I cranked it many times, pumped the gas a bit then all of a sudden nothing. I'm not sure what happened but it was cranking fine then all of a sudden I got zero response from the ignition. I still had lights and the voltage gauge was reading something close to 11 or 12 volts but no starter reaction. I left it alone for a while thinking I may have overworked the starter but when I came back I noticed turning the key would kill the power in the truck for a few minutes, I noticed this when the dome light cut out and kicked back on after a few minutes. So, did I kill the battery, starter, or is there a short in the ignition switch, and how do I figure out what's wrong? My truck is stuck in my apartment complex's lot and I can't have a disabled vehicle parked here for too long so I would appreciate any help to get me mobile as soon as possible. Thanks. __________________ My Wheels: 1984 Chevrolet K/10 Scottsdale 350cid SOLD 1989 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham d'Elegance 307cid 2015 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT Texas Edition 5.3L 4x4

03-30-2014, 06:26 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,261	Re: 84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? check the fusible link __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

03-30-2014, 07:25 PM	#3
buddy_1 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Humble, Texas Posts: 185	Re: 84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? Sounds like a bad battery connection. Check for corrosion and being tight. __________________ I know the "VOICES" aren't real but they have some great ideas. 1978 GMC Sierra Classic C25 1983 Datsun 280ZX Turbo 1997 Chevy Cheyenne K2500 1999 Polaris Sport 400

04-01-2014, 09:57 PM	#5
WyattEarp18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elko Nevada Posts: 43	Re: 84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? I had the same problem about a month ago. Check your battery cables and also the cables running to and from your starter. Somehow my starter cables developed a bad connection. Good luck __________________ '79 K20 Camper Deluxe '99 F-250 PowerStroke '98 Z71 4x4 Some people are like slinkies, good for nothing but make you laugh when tossed down a flight of stairs.

04-02-2014, 07:59 PM	#7
WyattEarp18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elko Nevada Posts: 43	Re: 84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? The cables will run right from from the side of the starter. You'll probably have to crawl under neath to get to them. Also check your fuses. The cover should have a diagram showing what fuses go where. __________________ '79 K20 Camper Deluxe '99 F-250 PowerStroke '98 Z71 4x4 Some people are like slinkies, good for nothing but make you laugh when tossed down a flight of stairs.

04-02-2014, 09:28 PM	#9
WyattEarp18 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Elko Nevada Posts: 43	Re: 84 K10, Battery? Starter? Ignition Switch? I know in my 79 there is __________________ '79 K20 Camper Deluxe '99 F-250 PowerStroke '98 Z71 4x4 Some people are like slinkies, good for nothing but make you laugh when tossed down a flight of stairs.



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