Starting problems

TONY RODRIGUEZ 1126

MEMBER
1994 CHEVROLET 1500
7.4L
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
2,199,197 MILES

We put a new alternator and battery, but we can figure out what is wrong with it. My uncle is a mechanic and he told me it’s probably a burnt fuse. But I really want to know what’s wrong because I need my truck for work and I don’t know what I need to do. Any answers?

1 Reply

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
108,289 POSTS

Hi,

Do you mean the starter won't engage or it cranks and doesn't run?

If the starter works, take a look through this link. It describes the most common causes of a crank no start condition.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

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If the starter doesn't engage, I need to confirm the engine size. A 7.4L wasn't offered in 1994. I need to look up wiring schematics, so I need the correct engine size.

If you want, here is a link that explains how to test a starter circuit in general. It may help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe