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won't start , low amp meter Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting Guest Anonymous Poster hhanson67@hotmail.com Aug 20, 2009, 4:25 PM Post #1 of 4 (2102 views) won't start , low amp meter Sign In I have a 1993 chevy silverado PU c1500 1/2 ton 5.7 or 350 ci motor. It won't start. Checked battery..good. Tested alternator and starter at Auto Zone and they both passed. Replaced pos and neg battery cables. Amp meter on dash continues to read 9-10 amps not the usual 12- 14. Not enough juice to kick over the starter, but lights are bright , radio works, interior lights work well. any suggestions? way2old Veteran / Moderator Aug 21, 2009, 12:05 AM Post #2 of 4 (2090 views) Re: won't start , low amp meter Sign In You are reading voltage on the gauge, not amperage. How are you testing the battery? Remember that the starter takes a lot more current than the lights and other accessories. Have the battery load tested. Sounds to me like the battery is getting weak. If battery is indeed good, check for a blown a fusible link. Being way2old is why I need help from younger minds Guest Anonymous Poster Aug 21, 2009, 4:45 AM Post #3 of 4 (2083 views) Re: won't start , low amp meter Sign In Already jumped the fusible link to no avail and put battery on charger that showed it was good plus tried a battery jump start again no good, but thx anyway. Hammer Time Ultimate Carjunky / Moderator Aug 21, 2009, 5:19 AM Post #4 of 4 (2076 views) Re: won't start , low amp meter Sign In If your talking about volts and not amps, then you either have a dead battery or bad connection to the power supplies somewhere. You need to start out by having he battery tested. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We offer help in answering questions, clarifying things or giving advice but we are not a substitute for an on-site inspection by a professional.   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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