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ol'blazer · 07-13-2013, 09:38 PM

I stopped to get water tonight and when I went to drive back home the starter won't turn over, I tryed messing with the shifter... Nothing!
I even tryed jumping the celinoid with a wrench, the starter turned, but the celinoid wouldn't kick in so it didn't turn the engine over,
I need help fast!

franken · 07-13-2013, 10:31 PM

Sometimes if the starter turns but the drive doesn't kick in to crank the engine, it will after repeatedly trying, say one in five tries.

If nothing happens when you turn the key to start, then the trouble's in the solenoid circuit. Usually, there's neutral switch, or clutch switch, meaning it has to be in par, neutral, or a manual has to have the clutch pushed in all the way.

You can jump the switch to test. A purple wire comes to mind.

ol'blazer · 07-15-2013, 10:22 PM

still haven't figured this out... i got a tow truck to drag me home and it started fine? ive been kinda scared to drive it since though.

dragginmetal · 07-16-2013, 08:25 AM

I had a similar problem on a '91 Isuzu years ago. When the solenoid got warm it wouldn't engage. After sitting it would start right up. Autozone checks them for free. Not saying that's your problem just something to think about.

54 jimmy · 07-16-2013, 09:17 AM

check the ing mod in the dizzy. when the heat up and go bad they won't start till they cool down then the will start again. also could be the fuel pump crapping out. had these symptoms with my truck.

ol'blazer · 07-16-2013, 04:09 PM

I can't see it being the fuel pump, when I turn the key to turn the engine over I get nothing, like not a sound... All the lights and everything work... It just won't turn
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54 jimmy · 07-16-2013, 05:52 PM

check your grounds and positives if they are lose or bad connections you will get lights but no crank. take a breaker bar and try to turn the crank. by the harmonic balancer bolt if it doesn't turn there is something internally wrong(bent/broken/stuck).

Stringer · 07-16-2013, 08:40 PM

Got away from the house (and tools) and had this happened. I was able to kick the starter a couple of times and it started. Got home and had a bad connection on the starter. Just a possibility.

Cape Codder · 07-17-2013, 01:00 PM

If the starter does nothing give it a rap witk a hammer or rock whatever you can hit it with, If it starts you will be needing a starter soon. If when jumping it with a screwdriver you only get the starter tuning but no engagement you need to jump the other terminal that engages the solinoid.

ol'blazer · 07-18-2013, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Cape Codder

If the starter does nothing give it a rap witk a hammer or rock whatever you can hit it with, If it starts you will be needing a starter soon. If when jumping it with a screwdriver you only get the starter tuning but no engagement you need to jump the other terminal that engages the solinoid.

when i was on the side of the road i tried that as well, for some reason i think its a bad connection or a crack somewhere in the solenoid that separates when it gets hot.. ive been driving it everyday for the past three days and havnt had an issue yet.

Mr Pops · 07-18-2013, 12:53 AM

Any luck yet?

ol'blazer · 08-05-2013, 12:43 AM

i changed the solenoid and it hasnt been an issue since, im 90% sure that it was the issue

07-13-2013, 09:38 PM	#1
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Broke down on the road... Need help!! I stopped to get water tonight and when I went to drive back home the starter won't turn over, I tryed messing with the shifter... Nothing! I even tryed jumping the celinoid with a wrench, the starter turned, but the celinoid wouldn't kick in so it didn't turn the engine over, I need help fast! __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

07-13-2013, 10:31 PM	#2
franken Registered User Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Somewhere Posts: 3,364	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! Sometimes if the starter turns but the drive doesn't kick in to crank the engine, it will after repeatedly trying, say one in five tries. If nothing happens when you turn the key to start, then the trouble's in the solenoid circuit. Usually, there's neutral switch, or clutch switch, meaning it has to be in par, neutral, or a manual has to have the clutch pushed in all the way. You can jump the switch to test. A purple wire comes to mind.

07-15-2013, 10:22 PM	#3
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! still haven't figured this out... i got a tow truck to drag me home and it started fine? ive been kinda scared to drive it since though. __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784

07-16-2013, 08:25 AM	#4
dragginmetal here, just not logged in Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tx Posts: 1,011	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! I had a similar problem on a '91 Isuzu years ago. When the solenoid got warm it wouldn't engage. After sitting it would start right up. Autozone checks them for free. Not saying that's your problem just something to think about. __________________ Mike 88 GMC "GOT BORED" several truck pics a few '88-'98 pics more pics

07-16-2013, 09:17 AM	#5
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! check the ing mod in the dizzy. when the heat up and go bad they won't start till they cool down then the will start again. also could be the fuel pump crapping out. had these symptoms with my truck. __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

07-16-2013, 04:09 PM	#6
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! I can't see it being the fuel pump, when I turn the key to turn the engine over I get nothing, like not a sound... All the lights and everything work... It just won't turn Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2013, 05:52 PM	#7
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! check your grounds and positives if they are lose or bad connections you will get lights but no crank. take a breaker bar and try to turn the crank. by the harmonic balancer bolt if it doesn't turn there is something internally wrong(bent/broken/stuck). __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

07-16-2013, 08:40 PM	#8
Stringer Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kerrville, TX Posts: 87	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! Got away from the house (and tools) and had this happened. I was able to kick the starter a couple of times and it started. Got home and had a bad connection on the starter. Just a possibility.

07-17-2013, 01:00 PM	#9
Cape Codder Registered User Join Date: May 2013 Location: Centerville,Ma. Posts: 1,224	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! If the starter does nothing give it a rap witk a hammer or rock whatever you can hit it with, If it starts you will be needing a starter soon. If when jumping it with a screwdriver you only get the starter tuning but no engagement you need to jump the other terminal that engages the solinoid.

07-18-2013, 12:53 AM	#11
Mr Pops Ridin' Dirty Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ardrossan Alberta Canada Posts: 2,193	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! Any luck yet? __________________ 1978 C3500 Crewcab (Project) 1979 C2500 Crewcab (Driver/project) 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Driver) 1988 V3500 Crewcab 1988 R2500 Crewcab (Mint, Ex Fire Dept) 1968 Chev Suburban (4x4 conversion) LINK 1970 Chev C20 Suburban (driver/cruiser)LINK 2005 Impala (Incognito vehicle) 2004 Yukon XL Denali (Kid hauler) 1947 Case tractor Facebook Page(1000's of pictures of GM cars and trucks organized into albums) YouTube Channel

08-05-2013, 12:43 AM	#12
ol'blazer Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: edmonton alberta Posts: 422	Re: Broke down on the road... Need help!! i changed the solenoid and it hasnt been an issue since, im 90% sure that it was the issue __________________ Tyler ------------------------------------------------------ 1980 2wd blazer 1985 k10 diesel truckhttp://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=652276 1987 wrangler 4x4 build-http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663784



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