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1986 GMC Other Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Electrical system.
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Asked on August 23, 2008

1986 Other GMC Models truck will not start


The truck starts up with no problem but will not re start after its been running for a awhile. The battery dies down and the engine will not turn over. This happens after minimal attempts. I have had this problem twice now and each time I replaced the stater. Jump starting will not work all the time. It takes awhile for the truck to charge up however i had the batteries check (2 of them) and they are fine. The last time the starter was smoking. I see smoke coming from the starter again. What is causing this. This will be the 4th starter in 3 years. What is going on. Please help. Replacing this starter agin is crazy not to mention expensive. How many will they warranty?
Avatar Asked by rutulantep

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Replied on August 23, 2008

Sounds like you have a short somewhere within the electrical system do below


http://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/12900_parastic_draw_1_23.jpg

Tiny Answered by rasmataz
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