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No electrical power

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by mike3fan, Apr 25, 2014.

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  1. Apr 25, 2014 #1
    mike3fan

    mike3fan Medium Load Member

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    I shut off my truck to drop a trailer inside a dock and then when I went to restart I had no electrical power at all no interior lights no dc outlet power nothing. Everything was fine coming onto the plant no alternator issues of any kind. Checked battery cables and everything seems fine. Any thoughts?

    There is no click or anything when you turn the key.
     
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  3. Apr 25, 2014 #2
    mike3fan

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    I should say that my inverter does still run that is hooked direct to the batteries.
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2014 #3
    QUALITYTRUCK

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    make................model.................year...............engine?
     
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  5. Apr 25, 2014 #4
    mike3fan

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    2014 Pete 389 Detroit series 60
     
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  7. Apr 25, 2014 #5
    08international

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    start with checking the ground cable to the batterys make sure they are tight, also check ground cable going to the frame,, had mine come loose once and you have nothing
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2014 #6
    mike3fan

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    Everything is tight. Still nothing.
     
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  9. Apr 25, 2014 #7
    Tmtbob

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    Check cables on the back of the starter. If those are tight loosen them off and check for corrosion.
    I've had it work for me to just loosen them up and retighten again
     
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  10. Apr 25, 2014 #8
    leftlanetruckin

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    Glider then I am guessing?
    On some trucks, there is a fuse holder(s) inside the battery box. Find it and check the fuse.
    Just an inline fuse holder on FL's, so yours may be the same.

    Martin
     
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  11. Apr 25, 2014 #9
    RSQ20

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    Get a meter or test light, start from main power source...

    ... Philip
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2014 #10
    Heavyd

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    Most modern trucks have main cab mega fuses. Locate your owners manual. Read it, and see where it is located. It may be popped. Like RSQ20 said, get yourself a test light and start checking for where you have power and where you do not. (DO NOT POKE THROUGH THE INSULATION OF WIRES TO CHECK FOR POWER!!!)
     
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