Truck was running and then it shut off

Tiny
JONES TESS AND JOE
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • 5.7L
  • 4WD
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  • 200,000 MILES
I tried restarting it. Won't start acts like battery is dead. Anyone have a suggestion?
Friday, December 6th, 2019 AT 5:21 PM

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Tiny
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Hello,
What is "acts like battery is dead"?
Just clicks, Turns over slow?

Let me know, Rich
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Friday, December 6th, 2019 AT 6:58 PM
Tiny
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Doesn't click or turn over.
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Saturday, December 7th, 2019 AT 9:58 AM
Tiny
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First, could I get some history on it? Did this come out of nowhere? Was it acting weird and then this happened?

Second this could be many things so lets check the simple stuff first.

Check the #5 50 amp and #6 40 amp and #7 50 amp fuses in the under hood fuse box.

In the same box, check #17, #21.
It would be a good idea while you are doing this to check all the fuses.

Next, check both battery cables. Make sure they have clean connections and are tight.
Then ohms check both of them with a multi-meter to make sure the cables are good and have good connections to the battery, ground and the starter.

Here is a guide to help you with that if you need it:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

And a general guide for starter not working.

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

Let us know what you find.

Rich
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Saturday, December 7th, 2019 AT 6:31 PM

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