3406 b won't start

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  1. Rick Wilmath

    Rick Wilmath Light Load Member

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    I have a 1993 Freightliner with a Cat 3406B motor that has been sitting for about 5 months
    and I can't get it to turn over after charging the batteries and jump starting.
    I hear a loud click but it won't turn over.

    Before I pull the starter I wanted to check/replace any solenoids if I can.
    Does anybody know where the solenoid is for the starter? Are there any
    relays that control the starter?

    Thanks
    Rick
     
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  3. passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

    Have you tried arcing the starter...
     
  4. Superhauler

    Superhauler TEACHER OF MEN

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    Did it sit outside? Could be the Armeture is sticking on the starter
     
  5. Coolbreezin

    Coolbreezin Medium Load Member

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    I have a 3406b also. I was told that the battery with the lowest amps is the one setting the bar. If your truck wasnt run for 5 months, its safe to say those batteries are toast. Just because they are charged and appear to put out amps, they are not able to handle the "load". Have them load tested at a auto parts place. Disconnect all batteries and try to jump it that way. Tap on the starter itself a few times with a hammer. May knock something loose that is jamming it from turning over. Keep us posted of your findings please. Oh yea...use The Force.
     
  6. 062

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    Hopefully it's just the starter,but might want to bar the motor over just to check.
     
  7. maggard359

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    There is a black relay box behind dash but your problem is starter or battery(s). That clicking noise is verifying the switch is getting juice and powering solenoid. See if anyone you know will let you borrow 2 of their batteries that's all you will need to get it started. If it still clicks have someone try to start while you tapping on solenoid and starter with a hammer. Don't bust it off the housing but give it a good smack.
     
  8. Rick Wilmath

    Rick Wilmath Light Load Member

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    I haven't tried arcing the starter. Which terminals do I connect with a screwdriver?
    I'll get the batteries checked and make sure they are working and then go from there.
    Thanks everybody for the replies
     
  9. Rick Wilmath

    Rick Wilmath Light Load Member

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    There are 4 batteries. Do all of them contribute to the starter?
    The batteries are connected in two's to leads going to the truck.
     
  10. djbattle

    djbattle Light Load Member

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    ont hit starter
     
  11. 062

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    Jump it like this. IMG_0034.PNG
     
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