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my 2003 chevy silverado's dead

Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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i have a 2003 Chevy silverado 5.3 v8
battery is good, relays are good, fuses are all good.
wont crank at all. when i turn the key i hear the fuel pump and the relay.
all lights turn on. any help is appreciated
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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You still leave one to assume many things, Steve.(Happy Holidays,BTW)Did you have the battery tested, or are you assuming it's ok?
Do you have a trouble code on your dash? How are your battery cables?(Yes, disconnect the battery,cut open the insulation and actually LOOK for corroded wire-bad cables are "The great imitator" of starting problems.)Check to be certain the battery connections are clean,dry, and (not too)tight. Lights are low amperage, starter power is another story.
I recently replaced the GM battery in my 04, and IMO, none too soon. It was barely adequate, hardly a burly truck alternative.
Once you level the playing field with clean primary cables and a functional battery,then it's time to embrace the grand adventure of starter solenoids, relays, and trouble codes. You probably would have already seen a trouble code. Start pricing a good Starter Solenoid VS a reliable rebuild or new starter with the solenoid included. Best of luck.
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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 2:29 PM
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your right! i was only looking at the gauge on the cluster for my battery level.
i cleaned the terminals and it started right away. i guess that's what happens when you expect the worst.
thank you for the help
Steve
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