Matt_INW
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For the last week or two the truck has started slower and slower. Now it barely turns over, I'm not sure it will turn over the next time I try to start it.
Short version, charging system, batteries, and starter seem fine. I did clean the battery terminals as they were corroded, after doing that no change, in fact the alternator light flickered a little (might be a lose connection like once before on the test lamp lead on the alternator though). While the trucks driving around etc there doesn't seem to be an undue drain on the system with the AC and fan on high etc and the idiot gauge for the battery is ok.
Long version, I've had the batteries tested the CCA (850 rated) looks fine on both (800 on one and 849 the other), and the load test came out fine the local shop said (no charge for the test yay).
Just now I had the starter checked at NAPA to see how many AMPS it draws, it starts at 270 and ramps down while running. They tested it 3 times. Then they tested a brand new one and its draw initial was 250 AMPS and ramps down. The 1st time they tested mine the light saying there was a problem barely flickered, but not the other 2 tries. I am going to take it to a battery and electric shop tomorrow as I'm told they can do more thorough testing. If I buy a starter and put it on, and it's not the problem I can't return it.
I'm going to see if I can test the resistance on the negative and positive cables now.
Any other thoughts?
Short version, charging system, batteries, and starter seem fine. I did clean the battery terminals as they were corroded, after doing that no change, in fact the alternator light flickered a little (might be a lose connection like once before on the test lamp lead on the alternator though). While the trucks driving around etc there doesn't seem to be an undue drain on the system with the AC and fan on high etc and the idiot gauge for the battery is ok.
Long version, I've had the batteries tested the CCA (850 rated) looks fine on both (800 on one and 849 the other), and the load test came out fine the local shop said (no charge for the test yay).
Just now I had the starter checked at NAPA to see how many AMPS it draws, it starts at 270 and ramps down while running. They tested it 3 times. Then they tested a brand new one and its draw initial was 250 AMPS and ramps down. The 1st time they tested mine the light saying there was a problem barely flickered, but not the other 2 tries. I am going to take it to a battery and electric shop tomorrow as I'm told they can do more thorough testing. If I buy a starter and put it on, and it's not the problem I can't return it.
I'm going to see if I can test the resistance on the negative and positive cables now.
Any other thoughts?