Diamondss Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 So I went to move my 03 ss today and it won't start. I put a brand new battery in and the interior/dash stereo etc power up but the truck doesn't even turn over. What could this be? I knew the battery was toast and had to boost it a few times to move it around, could I have fried the computer? I'm hoping it's just a starter/solenoid but looking for any help. What am I looking at price wise at the dealer for the part? Second thing, father in law wants me to move it next week so he can park his boat behind the truck. It's in a warehouse that I don't have keys too and I don't think I'll have time to fix it there before he needs it moved. Since it's awd I know I cant just hook a rope and drag it, what are my options? I may get it towed to my house on a flatbed in a few weeks but they aren't going to be able to put it in the shop with a flatbed. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1ss Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Check alternator. Slap it in neutral and move it around by hand if you have flat pavement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blown 346 Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Have you heard the starter try to engage when the new battery went in? If the starter doesnt engage, I use the old test theory. Hit it with a hammer and try to start it. If it starts, its the starter. lol Seriously I have done it before to get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BAD2K Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Lol just don't smack it too hard. Have someone try to turn it over and tap on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondss Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 Yes, brand new battery and nothing at all. I will try tapping the starter and hopefully that'll get by for the time being. Saw a YouTube video and the starter looks easy to change so that would be a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted October 22, 2014 Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 check your starter relay, you can use your ac relay for testing, you can load the truck onto a flat bed with no issues just put trans in neutral and winch it up.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondss Posted October 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2014 You can do that even though the truck is AWD? I was always told that you couldn't do that but it would make my life a lot easier if that would work. Totally appreciate the help and imput guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desrtrat Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 the issue is wheel lifting it, or using a tow dolly..you can use them but you need to remove the rear drive shaft at the rear end. remove the rear U joint after marking it's proper placement, secure the caps to the joint, i use black electric tape, DO NOT remove shaft from trans, then secure end of shaft to frame tightly with a small ratchet strap so it won't fall out or off.. i use to run a med/heavy recovery truck for a tow co. for quite a few years, and never a issue good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC03SS Posted October 23, 2014 Report Share Posted October 23, 2014 Also could be your key switch. It could have took a crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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