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Truck won't even grunt with new batteries

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by wjhuskey, Aug 29, 2023.

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  1. Aug 29, 2023 #1
    wjhuskey

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    Hello. I have a 1993 Peterbilt 379 with 3406C Cat converted to a B model. It has been setting for a few years as it's been a project truck. Its got new batteries and new battery cables on it... tried to start it and it wouldn't even grunt. Check starter? Solenoid? Solenoid relay??? Thanks in advance.
     
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  3. Aug 29, 2023 #2
    Big Road Skateboard

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    How bout a pipe wrench and see if it turns over
     
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  4. Aug 29, 2023 #3
    Diesel Dave

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    Did you bypass the switch and use a hot jump wire to the solenoid and/or starter motor?
     
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  5. Aug 29, 2023 #4
    wjhuskey

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    You mean to see if the engine is locked up?
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2023 #5
    wjhuskey

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    No I just hooked up the batteries the normal way. I'm not a very good mechanic and have had a very hard time getting a mobile mechanic to show up...
     
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  8. Aug 29, 2023 #6
    Big Road Skateboard

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    Yes
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2023 #7
    wjhuskey

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    Good idea
     
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  10. Aug 29, 2023 #8
    LoneRanger

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    Does the starter even click? Or try to start it?
     
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  11. Aug 29, 2023 #9
    wjhuskey

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    Nope, no sound at all. The lights on the dash come on though.
     
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  12. Aug 29, 2023 #10
    LoneRanger

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    If the starter ain’t making sounds, then that’s your first spot to look into. Wires might be cut, eaten through, or even disconnected. Also fuses pulled. Many issues.

    even a seized motor doesn’t stop the starter from trying to engage.
     
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