Does not start

Tiny
DUSTINSMITH
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  • 2005 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
  • 4.3L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 252,000 MILES
I bought brand new starter, brand new battery, but still when I turn on the key to start the truck it will not start.
Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 AT 7:38 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

Is the starter not engaging when you turn the key, or does it turn the engine and the engine fail to start?

If the starter isn't engaging, it could be a few things. First, I attached the wiring schematic below of the starting system. Take a look through it.

In the under-hood fuse box, I need you to check the ignition A and ignition B fuses. In addition to checking the fuse, confirm there is power to them. Here is a link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

If both fuses are good and have power, I need you to check the starter relay. It is in the same box. Switch it with another relay having the same part number to see if it makes a difference. If there isn't one, here is a link that explains how to test one:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

If that tests good as well, I need you to go to the starter motor. There will be a heavy gauge wire that has 12v all the time directly from the battery. There will be a smaller wire that is purple in color. It should only get 12v when the key is in the start position. Have a helper turn the key to the start position while you check for power to that wire.

Here is one more link you may find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Let me know what you find or if there is anything I can do to help.

Take care,

Joe

See pics below. Note: The schematic was cut in half to make it readable for you. I did overlap them. Also, the last pic shows the fuses and relay to check in the under-hood fuse box.
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Saturday, April 2nd, 2022 AT 11:09 PM

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