SteveSS
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The truck seems to start fine 99.9% of the time. Then it just doesn't. I took it to go get some food and was gone for 5 minutes then I came back and nothing. Just one click. I called a friend and he came to help jumpstart it and the best we could get was about 5 clicks. The volt meter said the battery had 12.5 volts. I had it towed home and put it on a battery charger for 24 hours. I went out the next day and it started fine. This happened once before about 6 weeks ago. I put the battery on a charger and it started. The battery is newish. Is my starter just locking up intermittently? I would suspect an alternator problem if the battery wasn't showing voltage. I checked and cleaned the battery connections.
I think AutoZone can check the alternator while it's still in the truck. I'll try that. Is there a way to check the starter? I hate intermittent problems.
I think AutoZone can check the alternator while it's still in the truck. I'll try that. Is there a way to check the starter? I hate intermittent problems.