rodeo wont start after new alternator,starter,batt

[erock3000]

my 95 rodeo wont start even after i put in a new starter,alternator,and batt.i cant figure it out i checked all wireing i just dont know can anyone help with this problem and this problem started after i got a little fender bender dented the right side front fender oh ya it did run for 2 days after i changed everything went to store wont start but will start after a good push any info would b great.

[Cat Fuzz]

Need more information on the symptoms. Does the engine crank? Is it totally dead? 5 speed or automatic? Do you have power to the fuel pump? Fuses good? Relays working? Cream and sugar? Do you dress to the left or right?

[erock3000]

Originally Posted by Cat Fuzz

Need more information on the symptoms. Does the engine crank? Is it totally dead? 5 speed or automatic? Do you have power to the fuel pump? Fuses good? Relays working? Cream and sugar? Do you dress to the left or right?

ok its completely dead wont turn over checked all the fuses its a 5 speed all relays wok i do have power the lights come on and radio works it just wont start and i do like surgar no cream and dressing i start from the bottom up. thanks

[paulsantangelo]

When you checked the wiring tdid you trace it all the way back to the ECM? Or did you just see that the connects are good? You say you got hit on the right side (passenger)? The engine wire harnesses are there, be sure nothing is grounding out like the fuel pump test circuit.

[Canucklehead]

Originally Posted by erock3000

ok its completely dead wont turn over checked all the fuses its a 5 speed all relays wok i do have power the lights come on and radio works it just wont start and i do like surgar no cream and dressing i start from the bottom up. thanks

Seeing as you can push start it you can pretty much narrow your problem down to the starter circuit. Does the starter solenoid click? On a 5-spd the only things between the ignition and the starter motor which would prevent the solenoid from engaging is a couple of fuses, the clutch safety switch and the starter relay. You said you checked the fuses and relay but did you check the safety switch?

If you can hear the solenoid engage you can concentrate finding out what is preventing power from getting to the motor. Could be that the contacts that shut when the solenoid engages aren't making good contact, could be a bad connection somewhere.

[erock3000]

i hear nothing when i turn the key.but the funny thing is it drove for two days before it stopped the fender bender happend about two months ago i will check things again thanks guys for your help i will let ya know

[erock3000]

i dont hear anything from the selinoid i can hear the battary power going to where it needsa to go i know that sound funnybut i dont hear the starter

[erock3000]

where is the safety switch?

[Cat Fuzz]

Originally Posted by erock3000

where is the safety switch?

Usually near the clutch pedal.

[erock3000]

ya i found it we checked this truck for 3 hours found nothing so going to start over going to take alt out and have tested.dont know what else to do. not taking it to a shop damn it.

[Gizmo42]

Try remounting the starter. When I replaced mine it didnt want to work and acted like the one I took out. It was binding up. Took me a few tries to get it mounted in just right where it wouldnt bind. I loosened the bolts about half way then while holding it up in position with one hand tightened the bolt closest to the frame first, just snug, then tightened the other and torqued both to spec. If I did it any other way it would bind.

When you have the starter loose where the gears wont hit anything try the ignition switch and see if the starter will turn. If it does then I'm betting on it just being bound up. Dont do this with the starter all the way unbolted. The torque of the starter might cause the whole thing to spin and if the battery cable post hits something you will have sparks (no this isnt from experience, just a warning )

[paulsantangelo]

Just one more crazy question, you dont have a kill switch on this vehicle do you?

[erock3000]

no i dont have a kill switch.i loosened the starter and i hear it works ill try the tighting thing u did hopefully that will work thanx

[surferfletch]

Did you recover the dowels from the old mounting bracket?

[erock3000]

no i didnt is thst the foamy stuff that was on it or the thing that looks like a gasget