My 91 Silverado had been sitting for a couple of weeks when I got in it and it just made a clicking noise.To me it sounds like a solenoid problem ...

SilverFox · by **SilverFox** [OP] » Sep 23 2011, 3:38am

My 91 Silverado had been sitting for a couple of weeks when I got in it and it just made a clicking noise.To me it sounds like a solenoid problem but my battery is almost drained I am guessing from that stupid (Canadian)immobilizer they made me have installed years ago.I tried jumping it and it still wouldn't start -- sounded the same just louder !!! I checked the battery cables and found one a little bit loose but was unable to tighten it as it had been worked over before and was almost stripped.I am guessing I will have to fix this grounding cable to fix this problem.Is there anything I might have overlooked----It got dark so I will wait till morning to get back at it. Thanks---I had to jump it before when I left it for weeks but it always started!!!!

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Trent1180 · by **Trent1180** » Sep 23 2011, 3:41am

Bad starter maybe? Just throwing ideas

country1911 · by **country1911** » Sep 23 2011, 4:47am

Sounds like the battery was so far drained it was beyond jumping. Try hooking it up to a charger for an hour or so and try it. Also, how old is the battery? Might be time for a new one of those as well.

CountryBoy12 · by **CountryBoy12** » Sep 23 2011, 5:25am

I would trickle charge it for a day or so and when you take the charger off, also jump it. If that doesnt work the battery is shot and I would start with a new battery.

SilverFox · by **SilverFox** [OP] » Sep 23 2011, 6:57am

Thanks for all the replys and I will try them---Wish me LUCK!!!!

SilverFox · by **SilverFox** [OP] » Sep 24 2011, 3:13pm

Thanks CountryBoy12--I tried it your way and she fired right up.Also checked the battery and filled up a couple of cells,Thanks again !!!!

adams99z71 · by **adams99z71** » Sep 24 2011, 3:56pm

hey make sure you fix that loose cable, neglecting that will cause you problems down the road sooner than later. good to hear you got her started.

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