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6/30/2009
Dan, Mechanic
Category: Heavy Equipment
Satisfied Customers: 73
Experience: 3yrs as a TnT mechanic, 10 yrs as a O/O long haul driver, 1 yr in technical school
VerifiedHi there the first thing to check for is your ground. check all connections to the starter. It is possible that the ignition could be bad. try unplugging it for the night and see if it starts in the morning. The other possibility is a bad diode in the alternator or if it has an external voltage regulator that cound be bad. I would start with the grounds then the positive cables see where that gets you. If you need anything else just ask. Thanks Dan
Dan, Mechanic
Category: Heavy Equipment
Satisfied Customers: 73
Experience: 3yrs as a TnT mechanic, 10 yrs as a O/O long haul driver, 1 yr in technical school
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