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bigc19 · 07-20-2016, 09:05 AM

Last night I parked my 94 2500, and when i came out, it wouldnt start. I think I have a ground issue, as when I try and turn the key, either nothing happens or lights come on dim and very very slowly light up, but not as bright as normal. Also, theres something going on with the door switch that turns the dome light on, as it doesnt always come on. The weirdest symptom is that some of the time when I pull the key out, the radio lights up without the key in the ignition. It doesnt turn on, just lights up.
Just wondering if anyone could have any idea where to really start.
Thanks

Mudn_1 · 07-20-2016, 09:21 AM

I'll bet its a wiring issue of some sort.

stubz616 · 07-20-2016, 09:28 AM

What do your batteries show for voltage? The radio "lighting up" could have drawn them down overnight especially if they are on the weaker side. Check your connections at the batteries. Make sure they're good clean and tight. Then check body grounds.

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bigc19 · 07-20-2016, 09:29 AM

first thing i did was check batteries. theyre good. hopefully Ill be getting released at a decent time today to have some time to dig into it before I bite the bullet and take it to a shop. thanks

kawi600 · 07-20-2016, 09:30 AM

get a meter and in ammeter mode look across the fuses (pull fuse, put leads in place) and see which circuit is causing the drain. then you can trace back and find where the short is.

bigc19 · 07-20-2016, 09:42 AM

awesome. thank you

07-20-2016, 09:05 AM	#1
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	ignition problem? Last night I parked my 94 2500, and when i came out, it wouldnt start. I think I have a ground issue, as when I try and turn the key, either nothing happens or lights come on dim and very very slowly light up, but not as bright as normal. Also, theres something going on with the door switch that turns the dome light on, as it doesnt always come on. The weirdest symptom is that some of the time when I pull the key out, the radio lights up without the key in the ignition. It doesnt turn on, just lights up. Just wondering if anyone could have any idea where to really start. Thanks

07-20-2016, 09:21 AM	#2
Mudn_1 Name: Mudn_1 Title: Sweet Home Status: Not Here Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Trussville Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,290	I'll bet its a wiring issue of some sort. __________________ "One Up'N The Competition" https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diese...73404032829197

07-20-2016, 09:28 AM	#3
stubz616 Name: stubz616 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Brewster, MA Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,327	What do your batteries show for voltage? The radio "lighting up" could have drawn them down overnight especially if they are on the weaker side. Check your connections at the batteries. Make sure they're good clean and tight. Then check body grounds. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 95 RCLB Farrell Diesel Stage 5 13mm pump,Hamilton Springs,Retainers,Pushrods,Fluidampr,Steed Speed,S467.7/soon to be S488 atmo,Full Billet Trans,DPC 4 disk TC,BD Pressure Loc,Haley Speed 5x.022s,Diesel Pros Custom Cam,O-Ringed,.010 over HG,A1000,Hellman sump,625 Studs, 30*

07-20-2016, 09:30 AM	#5
kawi600 Name: kawi600 Title: got Coal for Christmas Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: communist urban hell Member`s Gallery Posts: 861	get a meter and in ammeter mode look across the fuses (pull fuse, put leads in place) and see which circuit is causing the drain. then you can trace back and find where the short is. __________________ Psalm 144 Psalm 37:10,11 Isaiah 65:20

07-20-2016, 09:29 AM	#4
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	first thing i did was check batteries. theyre good. hopefully Ill be getting released at a decent time today to have some time to dig into it before I bite the bullet and take it to a shop. thanks

07-20-2016, 09:42 AM	#6
bigc19 Name: bigc19 Title: Green Behind the Ears Status: Not Here Join Date: Aug 2010 Member`s Gallery Posts: 97	awesome. thank you