Truck will not crank

2001 GMC SONOMA
250,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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TABATHA KNOX
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I cranked it up Tuesday morning I stopped at the store it was idling fine but it shut off and never cranked again. Can you help?
Jul 24, 2020 at 5:17 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you say it won't crank, do you mean the starter isn't engaging and turning the engine so it can start or the starter is working, but the engine won't start?

Here is a link that discusses the most common causes of a crank no start:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Here is one that explains how to check a starter.

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

If you let me know exactly what is happening, I would be happy to guide you.

Let me know.

Joe
Jul 24, 2020 at 5:42 PM
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