2000-2001 chevy box truck wont start

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Jul 25, 2019 | 10:56 AM

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slantandgo

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not super sure what a tickle wire is but the starter wont start regardless

Jul 25, 2019 | 10:57 AM

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Only after jumping it did the dash lights go out.

Explain this. After jumping the dash never lit up again?

Jul 25, 2019 | 01:36 PM

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no, after jumping the car the dash never lit up again

Jul 25, 2019 | 02:30 PM

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We need to start at the beginning. Is the ignition switch powered? NO. Need to check the fusible links and any high amp protection devises and see what you blew.

Jul 25, 2019 | 03:27 PM

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It seems that the ignition switch is working to some extent, the headlights and radio power on

Jul 25, 2019 | 05:56 PM

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Headlights are not dependent on ignition. Radio, ahhh

Jul 25, 2019 | 10:43 PM

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Test light between the positive solenoid wire and the negative battery post. Turn the key to start. Does it light up?

Jul 26, 2019 | 03:22 PM

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do you mean the starter solenoid?

Jul 26, 2019 | 11:20 PM

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do you mean the starter solenoid?

Yes please.

Jul 27, 2019 | 10:58 AM

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Yes please.

That would be the tickle wire.

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