No start problem

[vigman]

This was with the NEW batt

Correct?


Vig!

 

[barrier5]

I put a new battery in,in May,6 weeks later no start,did a load test,read fine,made them do a hydrometer test,one cell had gone south.

 

[vigman]

C4....

What brand battery did you plop in?


Vig!

 

[barrier5]

The first one was one form an implement store,Farm&Fleet, that has a very good rep. for batteries,I believe thier made by Johnson Controls,the replacement was a Champion as at the time they were out of the one I needed at f&f.

 

[c4ever]

Not the battery Vig, Barrier. It was brand new replacement AC Delco. The one I returned last week was only 3 months old but they exchanged it for me. I thought it might be a battery too but it's definitely the 6 pin or purple wire off the ignition. When I get time after BG I'll tackle it. Does GM still sell the proper connector?

Carlo

 

[vigman]

Doubt it

Could be male your own connector time..or just butt splice em.



Vig!

 

[barrier5]

beware on that 6 pin connecter,they will plug in backwards,and if you do ,you'll burn out the park/netural relay,when that happens the starter will crank as soon as the key is turned on.I learned that through the school of har knocks.

 

[c4ever]

Thanks for the tip Barrier. I'll keep an eye out for that. I'll probably go with butt connects and eliminate the plug.
Thanks guys,
Carlo

 

[vigman]

Or get a different connector

One the CAN handle the large current.

It might make things easier if you have to jerk the motor for any reason.

Vig!

 

[c4ever]

Good point Vig.

Carlo