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Old 10-28-2016, 09:12 PM
sithways sithways is offline
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This morning I attempted to start my truck and heard a noise. Sounded like the electrical popped or something. Was first thing in the morning and I was not ready for it so it took me by surprise and I do not remember.

I do know though, that it did not attempt to turn over. The only thing that happened after the noise is that the alternator was running. I could hear it running, but nothing else was happening. It ran for like a minute or so and then stopped. I tried to turn it over again and the alternator just ran again. This time for a shorter period before dying out.

I tried one more time and the same thing happened with the alternator except this time it ran for a short time before dying out. I have not tested the battery, but when it turn the key it makes a sound and all the dash lights come one. The cab light will come on also and my head lights are strong.

Please any suggestions will be amazing, because I have no clue where to start haha. Thank you in advance!
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Old 10-29-2016, 03:32 AM
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My suggestion is to take it somewhere because you do not know much about vehicles. The alternator can not run unless the engine is running! You probably heard the fuel pump depending on the year and engine size.
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Old 10-29-2016, 03:34 AM
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alternators don't run. And they certainly don't work without the truck running. You might want to have someone with a little more experience to help you troubleshoot because the information you're providing right now is incorrect and misleading.
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