starting prob?

[wallbanger17]

Tried to start my truck (02 f250 powerstroke w/auto, 2wd) and i am having this problem. Turn on key & wait for glowplug light to go out and before it does i hear a click (like a ciruit breaker click) and all the dashlights go out!! tried starting but only get a solenoid click (both batteries charged to 100 percent and all terminals cleaned) turn off and try again same thing, turn off and try again without waiting, 'click' all lights out & solenoid clicking! never had a problem before even in colder weather ANY IDEAS, HELP!!

 

[Tbar]

both batteries charged to 100 percent and all terminals cleaned

What makes you think they are fully charged???

Your problem sounds like batteries. If you haven't already go get them load tested.


Tbar

 

[BigDaveZJ]

x2 on the batts.

Mine did the exact same thing when one of the batts died.

 

[wallbanger17]

just going by my charger, shumacher digital, started charging at 80 percent (each charged individualy) and charged aprox. 1hr till display read 100 percent

 

[DaveBen]

Like Tbar said, you NEED new batteries, and no amount of charging will cure your problem. Good Luck.

Dave

 

[iracemine]

this the only real way to tell if a battery is dead or good

Shop Equipment, Battery Load Testers | Matco Tools Online Tool Catalog

 

[wallbanger17]

thanks guys i'll pull them & get them checked

 

[wallbanger17]

once again THANKS pulled & had batts. checked & BOTH were junk! never had a battery go completely bad overnight much less 2. new ones in and truck spins over like a champ. is it my imagination or do these starters have more torque than most small car engines lol

 

[DaveBen]

Fresh batteries make all the difference in the world in starting. What you have is really one battery in two places. They are tied together, and that is why the die at the same time.

Dave