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2002 Chevy Truck


Sent to Car Experts July 15, 2005 7:42 p.m.
2002 chevrolet truck sat for a couple of weeks and now won't start. replace the battery and had the alternator rebuilt - where else should I look? It always started great before. The indicator panel said it was in the charging system.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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July 15, 2005 7:44 p.m. (2 minutes and 5 seconds later) 		REPLIED to Info Request Check Mark
Does the engine crank but not run??
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
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Sent July 15, 2005 7:49 p.m. (4 minutes and 10 seconds later)
It did before the alternator was rebuilt, then after that it wouldn't even crank, so changed the battery and now it won't even crank. Wondering if it could be the starter, but thinking it may have something to do with sitting for a couple of weeks because it has never been a problem in the past.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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July 15, 2005 7:53 p.m. (4 minutes and 10 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
You have to check to see if the battery is still charged, see if the headlights work, and if they get dim when you try to start the truck. Then and post back.
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
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Sent July 15, 2005 8:01 p.m. (7 minutes and 58 seconds later)
The headlights work and do not dim when you try to start the truck. It just clicks like it might be the starter, but would that be considered part of the charging system?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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July 15, 2005 8:07 p.m. (6 minutes and 9 seconds later) 		REPLIED Check Mark
If the starter is clicking it sounds like there is not enough power in the battery to turn the engine over. Witch would require charging the battery, or jump starting with jumper cables (remember positive to positive and negative to negative). Once you get the truck running then the charging system can be checked with a volt meter.

Edited by enginboy on July 15 2005 at 8:08pm
PictureMarc  -- Technician,Auto -- 98% Positive Feedback on 1028 Car Accepts
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Sent July 15, 2005 8:08 p.m. (1 minute and 29 seconds later)
Would that be the case even with a new battery?
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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Sent July 15, 2005 8:12 p.m. (3 minutes and 44 seconds later)
It is charging right now - they said it was charged when I bought it, hopefully that's all it is.
Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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July 15, 2005 8:13 p.m. (38 seconds later)
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July 15, 2005 8:15 p.m. (1 minute and 45 seconds later) 		ACCEPTED Check Mark
Once you get it running if you have a volt meter check the voltage (while runnig) it should be above at least 13.5 volts
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