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Truck will not start

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#1 ·
Hi, not exactly sure what the problem is but my truck will not start at times. The truck will not turn over at all, sometimes if I come back in 30 mins and hold the ignition for 5-7 seconds it might start. It has ever done this until 4-5months ago and now more of an occurrence.
Thanks
 
#2 ·
Starter system? Starters don't last forever, nor do relays.

Next time it happens, unplug the wire going to the starter (not the main power, but from the relay. It is on the passenger side almost centered over the tire.

Test 1. Put a test light into the connector on the realy side and ground the other end. Turn the key to start and if the light comes on, continue to next test.

Test 2. Use a piece of spare wire and put it in the starter side of connection, and tap the positive terminal of the battery. If it turns over immediately, the issue is elsewhere.

Next areas to check are the Park/Neutral switches in the transmission.
 
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