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Plunkett · 12-24-2010, 07:34 AM

Just the other day I ran into a problem where my truck didn't want to start. I read on a few threads on the site about people having problems with the ignition switch, nuetral safety switch, and the fuseable links. I haven't had time to do any test on the truck to check the voltage yet. The problem is that I can try and start it every so often and it won't do anything; however, I can hear a slight click sound coming from the area where the starter is. I have found that if I get out and hit the bottom of the starter with a hammer that the truck will fire right up. Does this sound like just a starter that's going bad or should I focus on looking in other areas too before replacing the starter?

12-24-2010, 07:34 AM	#1
Plunkett Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 140	starter problem Just the other day I ran into a problem where my truck didn't want to start. I read on a few threads on the site about people having problems with the ignition switch, nuetral safety switch, and the fuseable links. I haven't had time to do any test on the truck to check the voltage yet. The problem is that I can try and start it every so often and it won't do anything; however, I can hear a slight click sound coming from the area where the starter is. I have found that if I get out and hit the bottom of the starter with a hammer that the truck will fire right up. Does this sound like just a starter that's going bad or should I focus on looking in other areas too before replacing the starter? __________________ 1987 gmc sierra v1500. 350 tbi, 700r4, 6" sky jacker lift, 15" Mickey Thompson wheels, and 35" bf Goodrich km2 tires.