Finally stranded me...

[Brandon2489]

I have dual batteries, but there are not connected at all times. I have a high amp quick-disconnect connector on the second battery leads that I connect to the charging system once a month for about 50 miles of driving to keep that battery's charge topped off, and then I disconnect. My hope is that if I have a primary battery failure in the future when I am away from home, I can simply reconnect the connector on the second battery and keep me going.

Regarding starters, my starter on my 6.2 failed at 130k miles.

You mind posting a pick or how to of your setup?

 

[jyi786]

Even with all the battery talk, I still think the starter was the primary culprit in stranding me, with the battery being a secondary issue discovered.

 

[Joseph Garcia]

The ground for the second battery is connected to the same stud on the engine block that the main battery's ground is connected to, and the 12v hot wire for the second battery is connected to the same stud on the main fuse block on the fire wall that the primary battery's 12v hot wire is connected to.

 

[Brandon2489]

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The ground for the second battery is connected to the same stud on the engine block that the main battery's ground is connected to, and the 12v hot wire for the second battery is connected to the same stud on the main fuse block on the fire wall that the primary battery's 12v hot wire is connected to.

I appreciate that. Thank you!

 

[jyi786]

Update: I'M STRANDED RIGHT NOW.

In Richmond again. Pulled into hotel parking lot, turn truck off. Go to start it again, it makes a LOUD whirring noise, no crank. I try again. Loud whirring noise, which even continues when I remove the key from the ignition. It finally dies; the truck no longer clicks or cranks when I turn the ignition. Batteries are perfectly fine, of course, and everything that needs battery power works fine. The engine just doesn't turn.

Any ideas? I'm stuck here again, had to cancel my plans for tomorrow because I have to take it back to the dealer, this time probably definitely with a tow.

ANY thoughts and suggestions while I'm stuck here? Thanks so much guys and gals.

 

[Brandon2489]

Sounds like the starter solenoid stayed engaged giving power to starter and the starter gear never engaged the flywheel.

 

[TollKeeper]

As mentioned above.. Starter

 

[Geotrash]

Update: I'M STRANDED RIGHT NOW.

In Richmond again. Pulled into hotel parking lot, turn truck off. Go to start it again, it makes a LOUD whirring noise, no crank. I try again. Loud whirring noise, which even continues when I remove the key from the ignition. It finally dies; the truck no longer clicks or cranks when I turn the ignition. Batteries are perfectly fine, of course, and everything that needs battery power works fine. The engine just doesn't turn.

Any ideas? I'm stuck here again, had to cancel my plans for tomorrow because I have to take it back to the dealer, this time probably definitely with a tow.

ANY thoughts and suggestions while I'm stuck here? Thanks so much guys and gals.

I'm in Richmond and can potentially lend a hand in the morning if needed. Lemme know. Send me a PM and I'll send you my mobile. And, I can also recommend another local shop instead of the dealer if that's helpful.

 

[jyi786]

I just sent you a PM. So super grateful to you bud...

 

[Brandon2489]

I'm in Richmond and can potentially lend a hand in the morning if needed. Lemme know. Send me a PM and I'll send you my mobile. And, I can also recommend another local shop instead of the dealer if that's helpful.

Hey Geotrash. I think you accidentally sent that pm to me.