1990 Chevy Truck

Tiny
SPLATTGRAPHICS
  • MEMBER
  • 1990 CHEVROLET TRUCK
Electrical problem
1990 Chevy Truck V8 Two Wheel Drive Manual

My truck wouldn't start in the cold this am. The battery load-tests okay for the temperature it is out there, (5),
so how do I determine for sure if it's the battery, starter, or cables? I don't want to change parts on a guess.
Friday, December 18th, 2009 AT 8:51 AM

2 Replies

Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 110,176 POSTS
If the battery load tested good, then it is fine. Is the starter engaging? Also, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 9:34 AM
Tiny
SPLATTGRAPHICS
  • MEMBER
  • 10 POSTS
I have a "toaster" load tester from a chinese tool sale. It gave me a good enough reading to blame the starter. At my auto parts store, the guy put a good digital tester on it, and it only showed 330 amps. Then I noticed the mfg date on the side of the battery, and it said January of 2000! On a 75 month Napa battery! Two weeks shy of ten years! So I bought another one and all's well.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, December 22nd, 2009 AT 10:07 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Engine Not Running Content

Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
VIDEO
Car Cranking but Not Starting? Try This
Instructional repair video
Engine Not Starting
GUIDE
Engine Not Starting
Over the past 20 years at 2CarPros we have identified the top problems that are easily fixed. This guide can save you a trip to the repair garage or calling a tow truck and...
VIEW MORE