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ericstewart
Sep 23, 2007, 07:46 AM
Okay I have and old rust bucket 91 gmc sonoma 4x4 that I use on rainy days. It ran just fine the last time I used it. Then I went about a week without starting it ,so I decide to drive it to work but nothing. I mean when I turn the key no click nothing. I charged the battery as it appeared to be drained but that didn't help at all.any ideas? I also checked fuses. Solenoid,starter??

canadianzuzzie
Sep 23, 2007, 09:01 AM
Could be the alternator

TxGreaseMonkey
Sep 23, 2007, 01:24 PM
. Check all under-dash, under-hood, mega fuses, and fusible link with a test light or multimeter: Here's how:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563-3.html#post252145

. Clean battery cables and terminals.

. Clean main grounds.

. This link should help:

https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-trucks/faq-how-troubleshoot-repair-maintain-hondas-46563-3.html#post235560

CaptainRich
Sep 23, 2007, 01:50 PM
Okay I have and old rust bucket 91 gmc sonoma 4x4 that I use on rainy days. It ran just fine the last time I used it. Then i went about a week without starting it ,so I decide to drive it to work but nothing. I mean when I turn the key no click nothing. I charged the battery as it appeared to be drained but that didn't help at all.any ideas? I also checked fuses. Solenoid,starter???
Are you finding that anything else works? Lights, horn, etc?

Some components take very little amperage to function, however to start the truck takes significantly more.

Start by checking the battery cables. Look for corrosion at the cables terminals, at the battery (particularly the positive cable) the battery cables may be corroded internally: look for swelling at or near the battery... bulging cable insulation.

ericstewart
Sep 24, 2007, 06:11 AM
Thanks 2 all It was a bad battery.