HELP! My Dads Truck is Broked.

Skargon · July 17th, 2011, 05:40 PM

Well, When you turn the Ignition ON and not the motor, The Dash Lights up, Kindof.

It Flickers like its shorted out somewhere, The Engine wont even try to start.

The battery guage when its in the "ON" position jumps from 0-1 maybe 2 back and forth, and it just seems like the whole dash is shorting out.

Problem solver, Come to my rescue so he doesnt have to drive my car!

Its a 2001 GMC Sanoma 4 Cylinder thats about all I know.

aalv3 · July 20th, 2011, 01:35 AM

if the dash is flickering when you try and start it, sounds like the battery doesn't have enough juice in it. turn the headlights on, do they turn really dim when you turn the key forward?

do you hear any type of rapid clicking?

03SonicBoom · July 20th, 2011, 08:25 AM

First I would check the battery voltage. Then I would check that the battery cables are connected tight to the battery w/out corrosion. Then I would check to make sure the battery cables are good.

If those don't work, I would check fuses and relays, and then break out the DMM.

Silver2000GT · August 8th, 2011, 11:13 PM

When's the last time the battery was replaced? Sounds like its out of juice

HMUSN · August 9th, 2011, 09:55 PM

I agree with these guys. The battery is probably shot.

TheUNZippee! · August 9th, 2011, 10:53 PM

And check grounds.

5.8mustang · September 8th, 2011, 11:18 PM

agree with the battery being dead

July 17th, 2011, 05:40 PM	#1
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	HELP! My Dads Truck is Broked. Well, When you turn the Ignition ON and not the motor, The Dash Lights up, Kindof. It Flickers like its shorted out somewhere, The Engine wont even try to start. The battery guage when its in the "ON" position jumps from 0-1 maybe 2 back and forth, and it just seems like the whole dash is shorting out. Problem solver, Come to my rescue so he doesnt have to drive my car! Its a 2001 GMC Sanoma 4 Cylinder thats about all I know. __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

July 20th, 2011, 08:25 AM	#3
03SonicBoom Moderator 2003 Grand Cherokee Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 6,621 iTrader: 0 reviews	First I would check the battery voltage. Then I would check that the battery cables are connected tight to the battery w/out corrosion. Then I would check to make sure the battery cables are good. If those don't work, I would check fuses and relays, and then break out the DMM. __________________

August 8th, 2011, 11:13 PM	#4
Silver2000GT I YOLO way too much. 2000 Mustang GT Maybe a little faster than stock Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CT Posts: 424 iTrader: 0 reviews	When's the last time the battery was replaced? Sounds like its out of juice __________________

August 9th, 2011, 09:55 PM	#5
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	I agree with these guys. The battery is probably shot. __________________

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July 20th, 2011, 01:35 AM	#2
aalv3 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 10 iTrader: 0 reviews	if the dash is flickering when you try and start it, sounds like the battery doesn't have enough juice in it. turn the headlights on, do they turn really dim when you turn the key forward? do you hear any type of rapid clicking?

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