How I diagnose no crank no start on a big truck. (Part 2) Dec. 16, 2017

[@stanpatterson5033]

There's a lot of good knowledge being passed along here between part one and two. Trucking and truck maintenance sure isn't rocket science, but knowledge combined with the will to get out there and take an interest in the machinery you work with, often yields good experience in keeping your butt from finding itself on the side of the road waiting for the hook to arrive. I'm a solid believer in just getting your eyes into areas where your hands and feet don't quite get every day. Looking at things and spotting potential issues before they turn into major problems. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience!

[@57bagre]

Thanks Stan.

[@This_is_a_stick_up]

Bro your video helped me alot. Made me think of something that I wasn't before I watched. Fixed the issue an I now have work scheduled for tomorrow. Ty so much

[@damexican1671]

Yea that sounds like a dry starter binding up from lack of lubricant 😊 glad everything worked out

[@elimuniz4125]

I love watching your videos. Not everyone can teach although they may be knowledgeable.

[@57bagre]

Thanks.

[@andrewwilson8317]

There is an anti oxidising paste/compound that can be applied to the end of the cable strands before crimping on the end. Stops the end of the cable going bad. They live in a pretty rough environment and need all the help they can get!

[@benjaminduke48]

Good video, thanks for putting it out here. As always it's good to see you putting mechanical skills to work. There is a timing sensor in front of the air compressor on the backside of the front block.

[@StayingBack71]

Bad Timing Sensor for the Motor to jump at Cold Start only?

[@benjaminduke48]

StayingBack71 no just the location. If it goes out it'll turn over but not crank. It gives the ECM the can location for firing. Mine went out but the mechanic said its rare it's normally a starter component, battery or cables, or the part on the firewall. Or ECM shorts out inside.

[@ericcorse]

That crimper has paid for itself.

[@57bagre]

Yes I think it has.

[@josecarlosarmentaperez3511]

EXELENT VIDEO MR. GORDON A MI EN LO PERSONAL ME SIRVIÓ MUCHO, MUY AGRADECIDO Y DESEO QUE PASE MUY HAPPY NAVIDAD Y QUE DIOS LE DE BENDICIONES Y MUCHA SALUD.

[@57bagre]

Gracias por mirando mis videos y feliz Navidad y Dios te bendiga tambien.

[@andrewscott820]

Nevermind I saw the truck good video thanks

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@TheDisorderly1]

Nice job Gordon.

[@57bagre]

Thank you sir.

[@FranklinSaint485]

Great video you have here sir !

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@bobbymarcelbv]

Good job, God bless you…!!!

[@marcelcovaci9922]

So today I had a truck with a no start issue. Good batteries good cables. I started from the starter , the solenoid on the starter was good( I used a push button switch and got the starter to crank) I got to the mag switch and I measured voltage across it, nothing. Next I checked the ignition switch. To my surprise it had a broken wire, the ignition switch itself was loose and the driver kept tighten it and in the process the wires were getting twisted. Also it didn’t help that someone tried to fix it before but they did it the cheap way, used butt connectors instead of putting new pins and longer pigtails and securing the wires to prevent that from happening.

[@gregreitan3634]

I would of liked to seen some voltage drop tests before and after the cable fix.

[@rickray5884]

That a Boy Gordon!!!!

[@ELNAJEM7]

Good explanation

[@TheDirtyyoungman1]

I wish you were down here near me in NC.. 😑

[@guulwade989]

Thanks I really appreciate

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@andrewscott820]

Is that a gmc astro coe?

[@MottyRuttner]

exactly what I need txs

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@SALCO1990]

thank you mister gordon am learn. a lot Iam an apprendice both I learn from you God bless you can you make electric trouble shooting videos thanks

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching. I have a playlist on auto electric with a few videos, not a lot yet.

[@JuanHernandez-kt1qo]

Do you have videos about air bags? On how the air bag system works

[@57bagre]

Sorry, no videos on that yet. I do have 1 video on tapping into the air line on the rear bags to install a weight gauge on the dashboard. kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3rLq31ph7tmmbM

[@papergatorzfedducca7998]

Gordon Robertson DIY Can you tell me what bolt to tighten to get the play out of the steering wheel? I had it tightened before but I can’t reach the mechanic that did it. I have a 99 Freightliner fld. Just like yours.

[@doumbiayoussef9081]

Hello, I have a 1999 frighliner truck that turns off every time after turning on the shut down light, can you help me?

[@57bagre]

You need to get the flash codes and check the systems that they are referring to.

[@authoritys3451]

Great video. Which state are you located?

[@57bagre]

Illinois near St. Louis.

[@MahA-pr7kr]

My truck freightliner cascadia 2016 automatic.. The truck won't start no crank sound just giving the click normal sound when I try to fireup no check engine light showing and by the way I'm sure my truck has power but still no start . I was doing just too make sure using the battery cable to make sure charging up the truck battery for some time than try again but the truck still no start and no crank sound. not sure what's going on .

[@mecka1980]

I’m going through that problem now…it’s your CPC

[@MahA-pr7kr]

@@mecka1980 You right ... freightliner dealer said that. The other problem The part out of the market. I'm still waiting the dealer to get it. How about yours ?

[@mecka1980]

@@MahA-pr7kr I got a CPC thru a mechanic and they tried to program it and can only get the truck to start but can’t move so I have to take it to the dealership and hopefully they can program it correctly but the earliest appointment I can get is 3 weeks from now

[@MahA-pr7kr]

@@mecka1980 OK good. may I ask you.. How much did you paid to get the CPC ? Only the part..

[@mecka1980]

Paid $1000 for it

[@rickray5884]

That a Boy Gordon

[@jonathanayala1275]

Mr. Gordon I replace the starter on my truck and now that I turn the key it wont even crank, or click but my batteries low and the positive wire from the starter to the battery is broken at the tip of the battery side

[@57bagre]

I'm not sure what you're asking me. If you know what's broken on your cables then fix it. I have some other videos on starters and electric in my playlist of truck repair and also in auto electric.

[@jonathanayala1275]

@@57bagre I just wanted to know what you think it is cause even when I make good contact with the cable that is broken it still don't crank or click

[@57bagre]

Either you're not getting power to the starter or the starter is bad. Here's a link to a starter repair where at the end of the video I jumped the starter on the bench. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnTag3WKqct5aJY

[@williamzoom]

He did not check the belt because he knew you would :)

[@57bagre]

He tried to turn it when we were on the phone but he's not that mechanical, later after he brought it to my house I showed him how to do that and it turned for him too.

[@bonidaexpress]

2000 dollars at the dealer

[@57bagre]

Thanks for watching.

[@billestep6804]

Does it have a solenoid on the firewall. Mine has a solenoid on the firewall like the old fords Jump it with a screwdriver or jumper wire. Saved me some time from buying a starter

[@57bagre]

Yes it does. Thanks for watching.

[@MottyRuttner]

where is part 1?

[@57bagre]

go to my channel to see part 1 right before this one, also the end of part 2 has a link to part 1

[@thomasmora687]

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[@fivestar000]

I have a international 4300 it won’t crank to start I didn’t let the gauge cycle I just stared the truck up instantly and it was about to start and half way stopped I got tech out and checked everything and nothing I got a spn 1081 fmi 9 code