Will not start, it just clicks

150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BEMO
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When I turn key to start the truck it just clicks the lights come on and everything but it won’t turn over when I turn the key to try to start it.
Jan 14, 2021 at 11:44 PM
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Hi,

It seems you have battery low voltage problem, first check the tightness of the battery cables positive and the negative ones, then check the battery cable connector if clean, check the link below how to clean battery cables.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Jump the battery if the engine start then the problem is from the battery must be recharged then rechecked.

links below how to jump start and how to charge the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-charge-your-car-battery

After charging perform load test as described below the link, if the battery is not functioning properly after charging then it's time to be replaced.

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

Procedure for battery replacement link below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery
thank you.
Jan 15, 2021 at 12:11 AM
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