2005 Chevrolet Avalanche Starting engine

Tiny
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET AVALANCHE
  • V8
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
When I turn the key to turn on the truck the lights come on but when I try to crank it. It only makes a click noise and nothing else.
Sunday, November 29th, 2015 AT 1:59 AM

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Tiny
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You'll have to determine if that clicking noise is coming from the starter itself. If so, it would be a bad starter.

You can also test for power arriving at the purple wire to the starter when the key is held in "start" position.
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Sunday, November 29th, 2015 AT 4:16 AM
Tiny
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How would I go about that?
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Sunday, November 29th, 2015 AT 6:44 AM
Tiny
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It's pretty self explanatory. Use a test light at the purple wire at the starter while someone else tries to start it and see if that wire receives power.
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Sunday, November 29th, 2015 AT 7:35 AM
Tiny
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Is there any guide for replacing starter on 2005 avalanche?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 AT 12:01 AM
Tiny
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What engine?
2WD or 4WD?

Have you actually tested the circuit?
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 AT 1:55 AM
Tiny
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Yes I just changed the starter myself and that was the problem thank you for all your help.
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Thursday, December 3rd, 2015 AT 4:26 PM

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