Acert C15 Clicking no start.

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by touch4450, Jul 24, 2023.

  1. touch4450

    touch4450 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    2008 Kenworth T660. When i turn the key I’m getting rapid clicking. I checked the batteries all good voltage and not corroded. The clicking is coming from the fuse box under driver dash. Found Ignition relay and bought new one still nothing. There is no audible clicking coming from starter area. In a pinch i sent power to wire that sits on top of the starter solenoid with the key in on position and it cranks right up. Starter is tucked inside of driver side frame and hard to get to. Any recommendations? Am i
    Missing something?
     
  2. Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.

  3. JB7

    JB7 Medium Load Member

    645
    895
    Dec 13, 2022
    Laurel, MD
    0
    Likely a starter relay in the fuse box with burnt contacts.
    "Found Ignition relay and bought new one still nothing" Where was this relay? Did you replace a relay that was clicking? How do you know what it is for? If you can hold your hand on where the clicking is coming from turn the key and try to start the truck to find the exact spot of the clicking. Clicking can be caused by 2 things 1 - bad internal contacts on a relay that are burnt and won't stay closed 2 - not enough voltage due to loose or corroded cables, either externally, internally or both. Cables can get internal corrosion that can't be seen. Only way to find out is to do voltage drop tests. Multimeter set to DC volts with + on one end and - on the other end of the cable and turn the key to crank. Drop should not be more than about .2 - .5 volts.
     
  4. touch4450

    touch4450 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    Ok thanks for reply. The clicking is coming from behind the abs relay. The Relay labeled IGN i changed even after testing it with multimeter. I suspect cables are corroded i will perform drop test tmr.
     
  5. touch4450

    touch4450 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    Tested battery cables and they all had zero drop in voltage.. now i understand why they call finding these electrical issues “chasing” . When i send power directly to the solenoid and the truck cranks no problem does that mean that they starter and solenoid are good?
     
    Last edited: Jul 25, 2023
    Reason for edit: Left something out
  6. JB7

    JB7 Medium Load Member

    645
    895
    Dec 13, 2022
    Laurel, MD
    0
    Really need a wiring diagram., may be a module involved. Goodysnap on this forum should be able to get you one. Starter is definitely good as it turns over. The starter solenoid post that you put power to, check to see what voltage is there when the key is turned to try to start. Voltage drop can be checked on both the positive and ground sides Never hurts to check all fuses. Find a good video on youtube, plenty of them. Check drop between starter and batteries. A methodical process checking multiple points to find where the problem is.
    Here's a good one that explains it. Same on heavy truck as a pick up as long as 12v system.
    Ford F-150 No Crank No Start: Engine Starter Motor Diagnostic Walkthrough! - YouTube
     
    Last edited: Jul 25, 2023
    touch4450 and Oxbow Thank this.
  7. touch4450

    touch4450 Bobtail Member

    5
    1
    Feb 13, 2023
    0
    Thanks for your help went through all fuses and found one blew thanks
     
    JB7 Thanks this.
  • Truckers Report Jobs

    Trucking Jobs in 30 seconds

    Every month 400 people find a job with the help of TruckersReport.