02 Blazer Won't Start
#1
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My Blazer won't start. As I start to turn the key, the dash lights up, everything seems
fine, but turning key to start, shuts everything off. No starter clicking, no sound, no lights
at all. What I do hear is a clicking sound up under the glove box until I turn the key off,
and take it out of the ignition.
I started it up like normal yesterday, and drove about a mile and half down the road on
my way to work. Stopped to get gas, and when I tried to start it to go, I got nothing. I
carry a jump starter with me, (to help other people with), and tried that and it made no
difference. So I called a tow. When he got there, he had to put the truck in neutral to
slide it up his flatbed. We got it home, and I figured I'd try it again, and see what
happened after tapping the solenoid a few times. It fired up, but the battery would die if I
wasn't applying the gas.
I started with the battery. It's registering 12.4v. The cables all appear in good condition,
and the connections are clean. (I replaced the positive bolt because the old one was
stripped). Still get the same 12.4 reading.
So, in accessory, I get every light (and radio) on. Turn the key to start, and everything
immediately goes black, except for that clicking noise under the glove box.
fine, but turning key to start, shuts everything off. No starter clicking, no sound, no lights
at all. What I do hear is a clicking sound up under the glove box until I turn the key off,
and take it out of the ignition.
I started it up like normal yesterday, and drove about a mile and half down the road on
my way to work. Stopped to get gas, and when I tried to start it to go, I got nothing. I
carry a jump starter with me, (to help other people with), and tried that and it made no
difference. So I called a tow. When he got there, he had to put the truck in neutral to
slide it up his flatbed. We got it home, and I figured I'd try it again, and see what
happened after tapping the solenoid a few times. It fired up, but the battery would die if I
wasn't applying the gas.
I started with the battery. It's registering 12.4v. The cables all appear in good condition,
and the connections are clean. (I replaced the positive bolt because the old one was
stripped). Still get the same 12.4 reading.
So, in accessory, I get every light (and radio) on. Turn the key to start, and everything
immediately goes black, except for that clicking noise under the glove box.
#2
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Take both of the cables off at the battery. Slide the rubber boots down the cables, & clean the terminals with a wire brush so they shine. Do the same thing to the battery posts. Re attach the cables, make sure they are tight. Post your results.
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