HELP 88 Trooper won't start / dead

- D
- datadr77
  
  Contact options for registered users
posted
19 years ago

Thu, Jan 20, 2005 1:08 AM

Cheers,

Took my 88 Trooper, 4 cylinder, out to get some gas the other day. When I shut it off at the gas station. Wouldn't start. No horn, lights, etc. Tried to jump it with 'portable power' ( which I have used in the past without any problems), still would not start. I had to have it towed home. Put it on a battery charger... still no lights, horn and it won't start. Battery is about 6 months old. Battery cables / connections are tight & clean. Battery cables seem OK.

Any suggestions? Greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

"dead" in NJ

Loading thread data ...

- M
- miles
  
  Contact options for registered users
Vote on answer
posted
19 years ago

Thu, Jan 20, 2005 1:31 AM

1st put a volt meter at the battery terminals and verify power. Then measure between chassis ground and the battery positive terminal. If that fails I'd check for a bad ground strap or the main fusable link.

MotorsForum website is not affiliated with any of the manufacturers or service providers discussed here. All logos and trade names are the property of their respective owners.