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Title: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: superpickle on January 18, 2008, 07:30:14 PM

Whats up with this thing...????????

Hep me Please...
Thanks..
Paul...

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: grantgoold on January 18, 2008, 07:33:18 PM

Did you bump the rear start switch? I did that once and got no crank. Have you checked the voltage in the batteries? How about the start switch at the dash?

Good luck!

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: Dallas on January 18, 2008, 07:47:39 PM

Paul,

Clean the grounds.

Battery to engine, Engine to body Engine to starter.

To test, run a set of jumper cables from the negative on the battery to the ground on the starter. Use both cables on the negative on each end, it's a big draw.

If it turns over, you have weak grounds, which will affect your charging, starting and battery life.

Good Luck,
Dallas

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: Gary '79 5C on January 19, 2008, 03:40:48 AM

Paul,
After making sure grounds, full charge, You may want to check what is clicking. I thought mine (5C w/6V92TA) was clicking at the starter solenoid. Pulled it and replaced the solenoid which had very burned contacts. Installed, same stuff. Clicking. Tracked the clicking to the stop S/V, which is normal, but the starter was not getting voltage.
My case was a bad neutral safety switch on the transmission. This one of the safety switches needed to close to provide an enable to apply voltage to the starter.
Good Luck and call if you need a hand/advise, 609 703 - 8989.

Gary Pasternak

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: Sammy on January 20, 2008, 05:02:29 AM

I would check voltage at each battery first. Remove battery cables from batterys, clean and check cable connections. Check battery voltage at each battery while they are NOT connected together. You are looking for 12 volts or better for a base voltage in each one.
Let us know your test results. 8)

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: buddydawg on January 20, 2008, 08:11:52 AM

Definitely start with the electrical connections. I had a very similar incident happen to me and it ended up being a loose connection at the battery. It was not real loose either. Cleaned them up and vroom!

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: superpickle on January 20, 2008, 09:15:22 AM

Thanks guys,, Turned out a Solenoid was Fried. Once we got the batts up, and paid $255.00 to a Mech, we got her primed by pressurizing the tank and she started right up.. Purrrrrs like a kitten now. Took her for a small ride to the truck stop for Fuel.. $80.00 for 22 gallons of fuel :o

We have some Big nibbles of interest on her for the Auction, should get a good price for her...
Thanks again guys..

Paul.....

Title: Re: 6V71 wont start.. Starter clicks but no Crank or power draw ??
Post by: Gary '79 5C on January 20, 2008, 09:41:35 AM

SP,
Good to see you have the coach running again, Also the $ 255 was a great price, as my solenoid(new) cost $ 112.

Enjoy your day.

Gary

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