OverRover,
Thank you, very much appreciated.

Curious, can you drive the truck without one?
And yes those little metal pins for the multiplug are like gold!

OverRover for president!

 

You will surely get some kind of a code with no knock sensor. I don't think it will affect driveability although you might want to use premium fuel until you fix it. You could also try removing it and soldering some leads to the two pins that are sticking out and jamming them into the harness. Those types of sensors are finicky and typically don't respond well to field surgery but you've got nothing to lose. If it's only the actual connector that's broken and the integrity of the sensor itself hasn't been damaged then I'd say you have a shot. You can also put something in the WTB section in hopes that you can procure a used one.

 

Thanks ahab,
This remains to be the story of my life, while trying to fix something I end of breaking something else. That sensor much have been brittle as I barely touched it. LOL
The tip is much appreciated. For some reason this truck only runs better with premium anyway.

Thanks

 

I have a spare if you need it. It’s used but working. Just let me know and I will send your way.

 

I am still waiting for my Denso starter to arrived. Here is a list of some starters that will work in our trucks

O'Reileys 17453

Autozone 17009

Advance Auto 17453S, SR0802X

Napa RAY 2446551, BSH SR0802X

Parts Geek 288-07135636, 288-05073524, W0133-1599752

Rock Auto NAD101490, 17453N, 17009, 17453, 3361571, DRS3719, DRS3198, 458566

Hopefully one of those helps somebody.

 

Hello Everyone,
I ended up installing a brand new starter in the truck with the hope that was the issue. Still doing the same thing.
Turn the key and the only sound I hear is a click from the passenger footwell.
Could this be a starter relay issue?

Are there any relays in that area I can switch out to get the truck up and running?
Frustrated.

Thanks

 

You have verified the main ground at the frame correct? Do you have 12v on the small lead going to the starter with the key in the start position?

 

Ol rats my multimeter bit the dust. I will get another one tomorrow.

Is the main ground somewhere under the radiator?
I think the ground strip that connects to the starter mounting bolt is in need of replacing. I feel with fingers from the starter bolt to somewhere on the frame but I couldn't see the bolt. Where would be another good place to attach a newer strip? Hopefully somewhere more visible.

I will see if I can replace the positive cable from the battery to the starter.

As for the small spade connection where does that tie in exactly? I tried following it from the starter but I seem to have lost it as it continued upward near the drive belt.

I switch out the relays under the passenger footwell with a 40amp but not change.

So tomorrow I will:
Replace positive and negative cables from the battery.
And the negative cable from the battery goes to a ground somewhere under the radiator?
Positive cable from battery goes to starter.

Any jumper wires I need to place in areas?
Any other tips & tricks would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

I followed your instructions to the letter. I ended up replacing the battery positive and negative cable, along with the ground strap that connects to the bottom bolt of the starter. Cleaned up the battery terminals and and took a wire brush to all connection at the battery post. The battery read 12.65v (it lives on a ctek charger when not driven).

Got inside looking for some goodness but nothing happen, it was the same thing as before, no crank, just the single click from the passenger footwell.

I was able to put a jumper wire on the starter and from underneath I could see and hear the engine turn for a moment. I imagine the fuel would need to be on to complete the process.



Is this an ignition issue?

This would mean the first starter was old but it was still working. The brand new replacement is doing the same thing which would eliminate a bad starter solenoid.

What are your thoughts?

Is it that time when you tell me how to toggle a switch to the starter so I drive and be somewhat happy again. I am all ears so by all means take me to school and please break it down where a student can understand.

T.I.A.

 

i'd think neutral safety switch / park safety switch? If it was alarm i think they still crank but no ignition?