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Search Auto Parts Search Battery or altenator Sign up here!   Email This Post Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Automotive Wiring and Electrical WhenMyTruckSucks New User Dec 22, 2013, 9:10 AM Post #1 of 3 (1181 views) Battery or altenator Sign In Problem case: 2000 GMC Sierra 1500 Ext. cab SLE 185,xxx Miles My truck clicks when i start it and i lose all power and then i wiggle the wires and it i get power back and then i try and start it and it clicks and every once in awhile it works and starts. Ok, that was my very descriptive description of what i spend the majority of mornings fighting with. It seems to only happen after long distance travels once the truck motor has fully warmed up. The truck gets really goofy electrical wise, the lights flicker, guages go bananas, says im going 100 MPH when im obviously sitting in the garage. Every once in awhile i get lucky and starts, but then right after it starts it will soon die, unless i stay on the gas. Once the motor "Warms up" after about a minute of me keeping the RPM's at about 1000 it will be able to idle on its own at about 650 700. In park or neutral. Once i throw it in gear it will die, unless i do "break stand" almost and keep the rpm's high so it dont die. I havent really tried much besides replacing the battery and wiggling wires around Tom Greenleaf Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 22, 2013, 9:46 AM Post #2 of 3 (1166 views) Re: Battery or altenator Sign In Is that to say wiggling wires can snap it out of it? Clean those up. You are describing what is common for battery cables and if it cuts power completely things reset. Idle can go funky, stalls and more. Connections can be better or worse when warm or cold. Check them, T Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Dec 22, 2013, 10:18 AM Post #3 of 3 (1157 views) Re: Battery or altenator Sign In Quote Ok, that was my very descriptive description of what i spend the majority of mornings fighting with. So, how long are you going to wait before finding out specifically what connection you are disturbing? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Email This Post   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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