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1981 Chevrolet Luv Repair Question


Topics covered: Click, Starter, Battery.
Mileage: 200 miles.

Asked on December 5, 2010

Won't Start

I have a 1981 Chevy Luv with the Isuzu Diesel and it won't start. When I turn the key I get 1 click. With the headlights on I still get the click the lights dim but only a little and as soon as I let off the key they go right back to being bright. The battery is charged and the terminals and post are clean and tight. Is this a loose connection further down or is it the starter or solenoid?
Avatar Asked by jdog

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Replied on December 6, 2010

This is sounding like a problem with the starter solenoid, the contacts may be burnt out and the solenoid is engaging but no current is flowing,start looking here,

mark(mhpautos)

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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