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Diesel Bomber
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Nanaimo, BC Canada,
Well,
I get back and think ok, well I'd best look at the truck and get it all fixed up so I can drive it camping etc. Well, should I be surprised but IT DOESN'T f*ckin' start!
While in Edmonton I met up with my old friend Dr. Evil and we talked about a few things and he said something that I thought is is very possible but I have never heard of it being a problem before and this is the BTS (battery temp. sensor). After reading the book about it it would seem that if this isn't working correctly it could be ground out and if it is ground out then it is drawing power from the batteries.
I have done all the testing I can think of as far as draw testing and such and nothing ever shows up but this could be it.
The other issue is that I still have a good reason to believe that there is something wrong with the ignition since the cluster is having display troubles again.
Frankly, I'm really ready to sell this thing but until I get it running it isn't worth much.
It is a 7000# PITA right now.
I get back and think ok, well I'd best look at the truck and get it all fixed up so I can drive it camping etc. Well, should I be surprised but IT DOESN'T f*ckin' start!
While in Edmonton I met up with my old friend Dr. Evil and we talked about a few things and he said something that I thought is is very possible but I have never heard of it being a problem before and this is the BTS (battery temp. sensor). After reading the book about it it would seem that if this isn't working correctly it could be ground out and if it is ground out then it is drawing power from the batteries.
I have done all the testing I can think of as far as draw testing and such and nothing ever shows up but this could be it.
The other issue is that I still have a good reason to believe that there is something wrong with the ignition since the cluster is having display troubles again.
Frankly, I'm really ready to sell this thing but until I get it running it isn't worth much.
It is a 7000# PITA right now.
BOMBARDIER
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: North of You
I missed your call - sorry forgot my phone at home today.
I would measure the resistance/continuity across the battery temp sensor. Afaik, it adjusts battery output depending on the ambient temperature. Although I am not certain it would cause enouugh of a draw or ever make your truck not start. I just wonder if this might be ECM issues???
I would unplug the underhood light, as well as the light in the glovebox. I also recall something about the seatbelts staying energized causeing a parasitic draw but thats about all I can remember about that.
I had a lot of battery issues until I finally shelled out for Optima Redtops. Havent had one single starting issue since.
I would measure the resistance/continuity across the battery temp sensor. Afaik, it adjusts battery output depending on the ambient temperature. Although I am not certain it would cause enouugh of a draw or ever make your truck not start. I just wonder if this might be ECM issues???
I would unplug the underhood light, as well as the light in the glovebox. I also recall something about the seatbelts staying energized causeing a parasitic draw but thats about all I can remember about that.
I had a lot of battery issues until I finally shelled out for Optima Redtops. Havent had one single starting issue since.
