Wont start. (1 Viewer)

[dan83]

Having an issue where when i try to start my 99 lc it does not crank. The only thing i can maybe tell is that when i try to start it, the brake light comes on. Does that mean the brake sensor could be bad? Any help is appreciated. Its currently in the bowling alley parking lot.

 

[spressomon]

What's the battery voltage? Most likely low battery voltage or possibly worn starter contacts. In the case of of the contacts sometimes you can get the contacts to arc by jumping...and sometimes not.

 

[dan83]

Im gonna load up some tools and go back in a few minutes. If the battery is going bad, would there be any previous signs? Everything was going great until today.

 

[dan83]

I went back and it started right up. Stopped by advanced auto on the way home to put the battery tester on and they said it is fine. He said to look at the alternator because when the ac and headlights are on, the voltage drops to 12.5-12.8. I verified this with the torque app after I got home. Is that normal or could my alternator be going out?

 

[3_puppies]

I'd check the connections at the battery and the other end of both cables.