Ok guys, I got another problem. I replaced the shuttle valves tonight. Road tested it. After pulling back into the driveway and turning off the truck, I tried to restart it (for whatever reason). When I tried to restart all I get is one "click." This is now the 3rd time in a month this has happened. The first time it happened, I got a jump. Took it over to the local parts store and had the battery, starter, and alternator tested. All tested fine. In hindsight, I don't think I actually needed the jump. Now I got a nice, white lawn ornament. I'm thinking it might be the starter solenoid. Any thoughts?

I'm beginning to hate this truck. I bought it in early January and it has been nothing but headaches since day two! I keep thinking I will get everything sorted out soon and it will be a dependable truck. I can wish in one and hand and sh-- in the other. Since I bought it, I have replaced the power steering pump, replaced the shuttle valves (still have the 3 amigos on), I need to replace all wires and plugs (waiting for a warmer day or two), I just scanned and found a p0134 (o2 no activity) and now this! Help before I junk the truck! Thanks.

 

Don't hate your truck.
Understand your truck.

Hear me out.
Clean the battery terminals with a round battery cleaning brush.
Clean the terminals on the battery too.

Follow the black wire from the battery to the frame.
You can unbolt it and make sure it has good contact. Clean up the metal and bolt it back on.

make sure the braided ground strap from the driver's side cyinder head is going to the firewall.

If the battery is +3 years old think about replacing it.

battery 4+ years old - kick it to the curb and replace.it.

 

sounds like a bad or loose ground

 

It was a ground. I took them all off, sanded them down. After I tightened everything up, she fired right up! Thanks!