Brand0lin3
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Hello All,
Hoping for some help so that we don't have to invest more in the vehicle than it's worth! Not electrical experts here, nor pro mechanics...
The problem started when a light on the dash stated that the battery is not charging. Made it to a parts store to test the battery, and it tested bad. Replaced the battery, but it wouldn't start, just a rapid clicking sound.
The only know problem prior to this issue was that the oil pressure guage was flaky.
We then replaced alternator, as it also tested bad with a bench test. Cleaned the connections on wires to battery and new alternator.
Truck will now start when jumped, but whether it stays on is intermittent. At first, had to hold the gas pedal to stay on. Then, made sure lights and all systems were off, and it would stay on at a low idle. However, pressing on the gas after this killed it.
We're getting 12ish volts on the battery when connected to the USB battery starter, and 13-14V when running. But it still won't start on its own. The battery guage on the dash seems to be fairly consistent to testing with a multimeter, and not showing anything crazy until it dies. Then, we seem to lose all power, and interior lights and other systems (while off) slowly come back up to normal.
We're going to replace/test almost all of the fuses next. But if that doesn't solve it, we're stumped on where to go next.
Ideas that I've read so far while looking through various forums include: ignition switch, starter, fuses, battery wires, ground wires, a tune up, throttle position sensor, throttle plate, fuel pressure regulator, EGR valve, MAPS sensor, temperature sensor, and various other wiring shorts.
Given the expense it would take to try all of these, you can see why we need help in narrowing it down! Thank you for reading!
Hoping for some help so that we don't have to invest more in the vehicle than it's worth! Not electrical experts here, nor pro mechanics...
The problem started when a light on the dash stated that the battery is not charging. Made it to a parts store to test the battery, and it tested bad. Replaced the battery, but it wouldn't start, just a rapid clicking sound.
The only know problem prior to this issue was that the oil pressure guage was flaky.
We then replaced alternator, as it also tested bad with a bench test. Cleaned the connections on wires to battery and new alternator.
Truck will now start when jumped, but whether it stays on is intermittent. At first, had to hold the gas pedal to stay on. Then, made sure lights and all systems were off, and it would stay on at a low idle. However, pressing on the gas after this killed it.
We're getting 12ish volts on the battery when connected to the USB battery starter, and 13-14V when running. But it still won't start on its own. The battery guage on the dash seems to be fairly consistent to testing with a multimeter, and not showing anything crazy until it dies. Then, we seem to lose all power, and interior lights and other systems (while off) slowly come back up to normal.
We're going to replace/test almost all of the fuses next. But if that doesn't solve it, we're stumped on where to go next.
Ideas that I've read so far while looking through various forums include: ignition switch, starter, fuses, battery wires, ground wires, a tune up, throttle position sensor, throttle plate, fuel pressure regulator, EGR valve, MAPS sensor, temperature sensor, and various other wiring shorts.
Given the expense it would take to try all of these, you can see why we need help in narrowing it down! Thank you for reading!