2000 s10 starter won't engage
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maybe the starter thing is bad
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Or the relay thing
Or the crank fuse thing
Or the crank fuse thing
Interesting
Replaced clutch sensor switch
Still having same issue. So I will need to check my relay fuse or starter. I am trying to figure out how to test starter to see if is it. When I push it and pop clutch it starts.
2000 S 10. 2 WD. 4 cylinder. 5 speed manual.
What type of voltage thing (yes I know I’m back to the thing) would I need to purchase to check wires? I have 145k. Truck in great condition. Ther then this hiccup. Would the O2 sensor be a problem? My check engine light just came on. Per o Reilly it read O2 sensor.
Still having same issue. So I will need to check my relay fuse or starter. I am trying to figure out how to test starter to see if is it. When I push it and pop clutch it starts.
2000 S 10. 2 WD. 4 cylinder. 5 speed manual.
What type of voltage thing (yes I know I’m back to the thing) would I need to purchase to check wires? I have 145k. Truck in great condition. Ther then this hiccup. Would the O2 sensor be a problem? My check engine light just came on. Per o Reilly it read O2 sensor.
This is what some said. But I am not sure what type of tester check to get!!!
This is what Joe said (Next time it happens get a test light and see if the solenoid wire on starter is getting voltage when trying to crank)
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O2 sensor is a separate problem that will effect how it runs and fuel mileage, but has no connection to starting system.
You'll need Volt/ohm meter to test your wiring. HF has them for around $5. Not super accurate, but it'll tell you if a wire is OK. Better meters are available for whatever you're willing to pay.
Most common cause is a faulty starter solenoid, but if it is bad there is no way to actually test it. You can use the volt meter to see if 12V is getting to it. There are 2 wires that actually go to the solenoid. Which is on top of the starter. The big one always has 12 volts since it's connected to the battery. You need to see if the smaller purple one is getting 12V when someone turns the key to start. Be darn sure it's out of gear. If it's getting the 12V at that end of the purple wire and nothing is happening the usual route is to replace the starter and solenoid as a unit. They're available separately if you know where to look, but unless you're good at this stuff just replace both as a unit.
If you're not getting 12V to the starter solenoid wire,there are a number of things between the key and the starter.
One of which you've already replaced. Sure that is installed correctly so that it makes contact when the pedal is depressed? It will have 12V to one wire until you depress the pedal, with the key turned to start. Then both wires should have 12V. The one to it and the one from it to the relay. Have you checked the IGN A and CRANK fuses in the underhood fuse box (UBEC)? You can also try swapping another identical relay from one of the other positions to test that. Long as it's the same number it'll work.
A 2000 2.2 manual S10 starter wiring diagram would be helpful. I think I deleted all reference to automatic trans and 4.3 engine to simplify this:
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You'll need Volt/ohm meter to test your wiring. HF has them for around $5. Not super accurate, but it'll tell you if a wire is OK. Better meters are available for whatever you're willing to pay.
Most common cause is a faulty starter solenoid, but if it is bad there is no way to actually test it. You can use the volt meter to see if 12V is getting to it. There are 2 wires that actually go to the solenoid. Which is on top of the starter. The big one always has 12 volts since it's connected to the battery. You need to see if the smaller purple one is getting 12V when someone turns the key to start. Be darn sure it's out of gear. If it's getting the 12V at that end of the purple wire and nothing is happening the usual route is to replace the starter and solenoid as a unit. They're available separately if you know where to look, but unless you're good at this stuff just replace both as a unit.
If you're not getting 12V to the starter solenoid wire,there are a number of things between the key and the starter.
One of which you've already replaced. Sure that is installed correctly so that it makes contact when the pedal is depressed? It will have 12V to one wire until you depress the pedal, with the key turned to start. Then both wires should have 12V. The one to it and the one from it to the relay. Have you checked the IGN A and CRANK fuses in the underhood fuse box (UBEC)? You can also try swapping another identical relay from one of the other positions to test that. Long as it's the same number it'll work.
A 2000 2.2 manual S10 starter wiring diagram would be helpful. I think I deleted all reference to automatic trans and 4.3 engine to simplify this:
Thank you for all the info and diagram. And what to get and where. You dummied down for me so I actually understand. And yes I get on the replace unit not just one cuz I have no clue on that. I will start with testing and ummm could be I did the Clutch switch wrong. I’ll double che lick that also. Thank you so much and I’ll be keeping in loop on my progress. Will hit HD to get the volt tester tomorrow
Thanks great information.
Guess what. I switched the horn to starter rely. It fired right up. Horn seems to work. Will see how it goes. Whoohoo
Well back to square one. It started all day and now. Nothing.
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Try swapping the relays again. If nothing works it's likely your starter solenoid. They all go bad eventually.
Ok will do. I started it this am three times. No problem. Didn’t switch them. But I did go ahead and buy a new relay started 35amp. Dad dropped it off and he said car started again fine. This is crazy. I will put new relay in when I get home. Crazy....
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You might have had a bit of corrosion on the contacts inside the UBEC. There is a contact area inside the solenoid that eventually gets flaky from arcing and can be intermittent, also. Back in the day you could pop that copper disc out and flip it over. Today it's all sealed. Part of living in a throw away world.
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