Clicking will not start

MHCARS

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2005 GMC SIERRA
V8
4WD
AUTOMATIC
120,000 MILES

I changed the fuel pump, overflow tank, valve gasket and plug wires. The solenoid is clicking there's a rhythmic thumping coming from the ABS module, and won't start.

Wednesday, June 26th, 2019 AT 1:09 PM

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KEN L

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Hello,

It sounds like the battery is weak and needs to be replaced. To be sure here is a guide to help confirm the issue:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and if bad this guide will walk you through the replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Thursday, June 27th, 2019 AT 3:50 PM

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I tried to jump start and nothing is working. The check engine light lights up and nothing else on the dash moves or lights up. The windows do nothing. Still is clicking and abs still thumping. That's it.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 11:23 AM

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We took the battery in and they said it had 8 volts.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 12:24 PM

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We charged the battery and it started up. However I'm not sure why it wouldn't jump start.
I plan on taking the battery and have it load tested, along with the alternator for the heck of it. The truck was sitting for a few weeks, I'm hoping there both still good.

Thank you Sir.

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Friday, June 28th, 2019 AT 4:21 PM

KEN L