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1992 GMC Suburban Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Body, Click.
Mileage: 270,000 miles.

Asked on September 15, 2012

Wont start after mud puddle

Hit a big mud puddle in 92 suburban c1500 and it died, while rolling put it in neutral and it was turning over but not starting, after it stopped rolling put it in park and tried to start it again but now dash lights come on and when you turn key it just gives one click and nothing, no turning over or anything? have had starter issues with this in the past but it now has a brand new one that is only about a month old. plz help
Avatar Asked by adrian23288

Answer

Replied on September 15, 2012

check one of the fusible links on the starter, they will have a smaller wire usually leading ot red or orange wires. they may have burnt up.

Tiny Answered by hmac300 (expert)
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Replied on September 15, 2012

will check that todaym thank you very much hmac, i will keep you informed

Tiny Response from adrian23288
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Replied on September 15, 2012

Found this wiring diagram. Everybody have a good day.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on September 19, 2012

took the starter off and had autozone test it, turns out starter got mud in it and seized put a new one on and started right up. thank you for all your help

Tiny Response from adrian23288
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Replied on September 19, 2012

Glad you got it going your way.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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