truck will not start

2000 CHEVROLET S-10

214,000 MILES • 0.5L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

LWINKLER1981

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i turn the key and hear only the fuel pump, nothing from turning key dash. lights all work and had battery checked out and it's good. it ran fine two days ago. what can it be?

Dec 20, 2020 at 1:13 AM

DANNY L

✓Experienced Mechanic
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like the starter motor solenoid on the starter motor has failed. Once you remove the starter motor from your truck you can take it to any local auto parts store and they will test it for free. Here is a tutorial showing how to remove and replace a starter motor:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I've attached picture steps below on starter motor replacement for your truck. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Dec 20, 2020 at 3:47 AM