94 GMC 1500 wont start

tytrego30 · February 25, 2014

So I went out to try to start my truck and all the lights and everything turned on fine, but when i tried to crank it just clicked. I jumped it and started with no issue. I stopped to get gas and when I tried to start it again, the same thing happened. I should probably add it was -7 out this morning. Anyways when I got home I tried starting it again and nothing happened not even a click. I opened the hood and messed with some wires and it started up, once again with no issue. When I tried to start again after changing some lights it gave no click so I messed with wires again, this time it only clicked and hasnt started again. Please help

bronyaur · February 26, 2014

The first clue here is that moving wires around temporarily solves the problem. That means the battery is good, but there's a bad connection. The second clue is that it jump starts, which means you've removed the bad connection from the equation. First thing I would check are the battery cables and connections at the battery.

tytrego30 · February 27, 2014

Ive also had low volts on my guage its been just over the red line.

bronyaur · February 28, 2014

Check your battery with a volt meter. It should read 12-13 volts. If it's good but the starter won't turn, you've probably got a bad cable or connection. The symptoms of a bad battery cable or connection will convince you that you have a bad battery. Yes, even your voltage gauge can deceive you. I can't tell you how many times I've seen people replace the battery several times before they solve the problem by replacing a cable or repairing the connection.

If your battery, cables, and connections are good, you can start looking at other components.