1998 GMC Sonoma no power to starter

1998 GMC SONOMA
222,000 MILES • 4.3L • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CATHYCECIL
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Truck will start if jumped from the starter, but no when turning the key in ignition. Please help me.
Feb 26, 2014 at 6:45 PM
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CARADIODOC
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What is the symptom? Do you hear the starter relay click when you turn the ignition switch to "crank"? If not, the starter system can be broken down into four parts. Each one has a test point at the starter relay socket. Do you have a test light or a voltmeter?
Feb 26, 2014 at 9:32 PM
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