No Crank, No Start, No Power

[Zenobian_84]

Well, had a weird issue come up. Went to go down to the parts store to grab some things for my Firechicken, and my truck just pretty much died on me.

 

Got inside and went to turn it over, started cranking okay, then I stopped for a second to take a phone call. Went to cranking it back over after about a 5-6 second pause, then everything dies. Cranked over once, now I have no power, no lights, nothing seems to work. 

 

Thought I might have blown a fuse, but all check out okay. Went to check the fusible links up front and all seem alright. First time the truck has done this, and I recently just put ANOTHER starter in it not 3 weeks ago. 

 

Been driving fine, running fine, no real issues other than a prolonged crank time before I replaced the starter. Unfortunately, all my tools are at the shop, so I'm limited with how far into this I can diag with it sitting in the parking lot outside my apartment. Anyone have any ideas of what could be the culprit here? 

 

I've a feeling it could be something shorted out, or that the main computer finally gave up the ghost. Never seen something like this happen before with these older trucks that didn't have some obvious cause, IE: shorted wire, blown fuse, relay, etc.

[a bum with money]

Since you mentioned putting in a new starter, did you disconnect the Battery when you replaced the starter?

 

Could be as simple as a bad connection there since you stated you have no power at all.

 

I would start there.

 

Bryce

[Guest]

Since you mentioned putting in a new starter, did you disconnect the Battery when you replaced the starter?

 

Could be as simple as a bad connection there since you stated you have no power at all.

 

I would start there.

 

Bryce

Went ahead and checked the terminals. No issues there; terminals are pretty spotless and tight.

 

HOWEVER.

 

Upon further inspection, I did find that the smaller 8ga(?) wire coming off the + terminal to the fusible link area was broken at the tip where it connects and supplies power to all the fusible links. Just goes to show that you should always double check yourself. 

 

Happened to look at the fusible link area and noticed the aforementioned wire sitting there next to the links, not onto it like it should be. Felt a little silly, but at least it was an easy fix. : :doh:  :laughin:

[a bum with money]

The best fixes are the ones that cost little to no money at all.

I've been there as well. Whenever Ive had a mechanical failer it was usually something I recently was messing with.

 

Bryce

[Fernando87mj]

Glad to hear you got her running again! :)