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2008 Chevrolet Silverado Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Engine.
Mileage: 78,000 miles.

Asked on March 1, 2013

Chevrolet Silverado Starter Problem

Truck will not start checked all fuses and battery still wont start all it does is click once then cut off
Avatar Asked by johnkent

Answer

Replied on March 1, 2013

What is litre size of engine? Have you checked for voltage, anywhere? Usually the purple wire at the starter solenoid goes hot with the key in the crank position. Any testing at the starter, make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the parking brake is set.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on March 1, 2013

Has a 5.3 flex fuel v8. Voltage on dash reads just below the 14 after you turn the key it makes a noice as if battery is dead I tried jumping off with another vehicle even bought a new battery. Engjne light is on so my remote start doesnt work going to try tapping starter with hammer to see if its stuck inplace

Tiny Response from johnkent
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Replied on March 1, 2013

I was going to post starter wiring diagram,but, my database shows 4--- 5.3L engines. If you want the diagram, I need your vin.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on March 1, 2013

I changed the starter and it runs now thanks for the help

Tiny Response from johnkent
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Replied on March 2, 2013

Glad you got it going your way.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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