2001 Chevy Truck Engine won't crank

2001 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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JACK FLUCHEL
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Electrical problem
2001 Chevy Truck 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

The engine won't crank even with a new battery
no click no sound
Lights all come on and gauges appear normal
I cleaned both battery terminals very clean
I tested the new battery with a meter and get 13.1 volts
I followed the cables as best I could to where they go from the battery and find them clean and tight
Then puzzleing part is when I jump the truck with my car it starts right up and continues to run fine until I shut it off, and then back to no crank, no click, no nothing
help me
Thanks
Jack with car problem
Jan 24, 2009 at 3:07 PM
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JDL
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Have you tried cranking it in neutral? Have you checked any fuses?

There is a starter relay in the power distribution center. You could do some testing there. Make sure the tranny is in park or neutral and the e-brake is set.

Have a helper turn the key to crank, can you feel or hear the relay click? If not it might be a voltage or ground problem.

I know you said the battery is new, is the charging system ok. If it was the battery or alternator there should have been a lite or gage on the dash to tell you.
Jan 24, 2009 at 3:24 PM