I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy SLS 6cyl 4.3 that won't start. When I turn the ignition on I either get one click or a succession of extremely rapid clicks when I turn the key. I assumed it was the starter so I installed a brand new starter. To my disappointment, I had the same results. The air turned bright blue in my auto and I could feel steam coming out my ears and under my collar. All the connections are tight and the battery is at full charge. There should be only a few things left. Solenoid? Ignition? What could it be? What could it be?Regards,Ken
Country: United StatesMake: GMCModel: Jimmy SLSYear: 2001Engine: 6 cyl Already Tried: I have a 2001 GMC Jimmy SLS 6cyl 4.3 that won't start. When I turn the ignition on I either get one click or a succession of extremely rapid clicks when I turn the key. I assumed it was the starter so I installed a brand new starter. To my disappointment, I had the same results. The air turned bright blue in my auto and I could feel steam coming out my ears and under my collar. All the connections are tight and the battery is at full charge. There should be only a few things left. Soleno
Hello and thank you for using Justanswer. My name is XXXXX XXXXX X will do my best to help you with your GMC problem.Rapid clicking typically indicates either a poor connection or a low battery charge. Try charging battery or connecting jumper cables. Then try starting again. After a few attempts, feel both ends of the positive and negative cables. If the cable is getting hot, this indicates high resistance from a loose connection. Let me know what you find.
OK Dave, you the man! I did try jumping but no success. I then checked the battery cables, pos first, was ok, and neg second. The neg had what I thought was minimal corrosion on it but I took it apart, scrubed it with a wire brush then made a past like solution of baking soda and water and scrubbed it showing the bright copper color. Washed it off and reconnected. Not being too optimistic I turned the ignition key and imagine my surprise when my brand new $111.41 starter, that I personally installed, WORKED! (Let's not talked about maybe I should have tested the old starter before I bought a new one.) Do I get a second question for my $15, like why do I only have one speed (high) fan motor.
P. S. There's a comic named Red Green from Canada and his slogan that I've adopted is "If you can't be handsome, at least be handy." I'm working on being handy.
thanks,
Ken
I will try to answer your second question here as well. If you only have high blower speed, the problem is typically a failed blower resistor. It is in the blower housing near the blower motor. I too like Red Green. Used to watch him on PBS all the time.
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