'93 Won''t start

[OskarPilot]

Hay guys!
I have a '93 2500 4x4 manual w/350. Last action was when I started it then backed it into it's parking spot. When I tried to start it...nothing. Put key in, clutch to floor, turn on ignition, bzzz, radio goes out, up to there normal...then noticed the relay behind the glove box clicking and no start. Thought at first it was the battery, so hooked up the cables...no help. But then also noticed that the headlights weren't dimming at all when I engaged the starter. Just clicking, no starting...any ideas? Thanks, Walt

[GMC1993Sierra]

Corroded battery cables/terminals?

[OskarPilot]

Cleaned them up good when I put the new battery in 2 days before this happened...also took them off to check them just to be sure it wasnt something simple...thanks!

[87c10slammer]

perhaps a starter relay.. you said the headlights werent dimming when you turned the key so im assuming its not even tryin to turn the starter over so that is where i get the starter rely from.. try switching it with your a/c or like relay.. you should have a couple the same for your truck.. maybe headlights i dont remem,ber

[Fatcat]

Originally Posted by 87c10slammer

perhaps a starter relay.. you said the headlights werent dimming when you turned the key so im assuming its not even tryin to turn the starter over so that is where i get the starter rely from.. try switching it with your a/c or like relay.. you should have a couple the same for your truck.. maybe headlights i dont remem,ber

I would have to agree with 87c10slammer my buddy truck was doing the same thing and turned out to just be a starter relay ! Good luck !

[OskarPilot]

Right! The starter did not engage at all nor move. No dimming of any lites, correct.

Starter relay...okay, when I took the glovebox out I found 3 relays, all the same, behind there. I swapped them around once and got no change...here's the funny thing...I'm not even sure what the heck they are...nice back yard mechanic-in huh? I felt them and they were clickin and movin. Does that mean they're workin? I'm an idiot. Nuf said...thanks for the help!

[OskarPilot]

Okay, now, I go out to swap around the relays again and end up locking the ******* keys in the truck...WTH!!! Day's gone from bad to worse and sooo early too! Well, I'll continue this when I get the doors unlocked...now where are those spare keys???? IN THE TRUCK TOO!!!!! Again, thanks for the help...be right back

[87c10slammer]

starter relay should be under the hood in a black box..... i dont think its in the cab at all.. have you checked the fuses... also the clutch switch should be checked out.. if your truck thinks the clutch is ingaged then it wont start..

[OskarPilot]

Okay, when I get back in the thing, Where is the relay located? I'd beter start over by asking the right questions...thanks, Walt

[OskarPilot]

Under hood got it! Thanks! Also, I checked the fuses and all seem to be in order...I also have a sneaky little draw on the battery somewhere too...I can't find that little ****** yet either but it is on the acc fuse somewhere. Pulled all the bulbs and cant get the test lite to go out...rats! Again, thanks!