Starter problem

I’d throw a meter on the battery ASAP and see what voltage you have both truck on and truck off. Could be bad alternator not charging the new (or old) battery well.

 

If what I'm hearing is the solenoid click then wouldn't that tell me the relay is doing it's job? That click should let the 12v hot side of starter energize?

 

Will check it first. But I don't think it'll be out of tolerance.

 

Yes, I did it cuz I was in denial and I didn't want to deal with it, but my brother convinced me to do it.

 

Not in denial anymore. Anger

 

Lol, so was I... I even replaced my battery.... main reason I'm not on my 20th.. only 18th. Lol

 

Solution for those that come in the future with issue. Battery connection for starter at battery was corroded and wasn't carrying current. I took apart cleaned everything then reconnected. Works great. Prob was issue from before but now we have new starter. Some take aways that may help someone down the rd. Prob would check that connection first if you have starter issue. Just in case. Was easy. Ratchet wrenches. Really would help. If your truck isn't from a rust state or isn't rusty I'd pull the manifold. It really wasn't a bad job. Tried it without first. But it was such a headache. No room to work on it.