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After all of this time, I believe I figured out what the issue was. The Starter Needed to be Replaced. Thread here: M1009 Starter Sparks...

It’s been starting normally the past two days. I’ll keep an eye on it and see how it starts after it’s sat a couple/few days. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Today I tested the Batteries with the Vehicle Off. They looked good, both were around 12.7 Volts. I also Tested for Parasitic Draw. The Multimeter was at 0.003. I think that’s good? The reading didn’t change when I pulled out every fuse. Then I re-connected the power to the Buss Bar in...

Son of a Biscuit!!! I drove my M1009 Monday, it started fine. Then I started it yesterday (Thursday) and again today. Both times it was clicking and struggling to start. WTF? So maybe there’s a parasitic draw, which I will test for. Or could it be the starter or flywheel, etc. causing the...

As you know, I installed the Additional Ground Cable last week. So far I’ve had zero issues with starting the vehicle. It is now starting how it should! This may very well have been what the issue was. It makes me wonder if there originally was a Ground Cable mounted on the frame and why did it...

@Squibbly awesome job buddy! Thank you for this video and the previous link to the other video. I will do the Parasidic Test soon. I’m just waiting on a Kill Switch to arrive for my Rear Buss Bars. I’m thinking of adding a Kill Switch to my Front Winch as well. Sent from my iPhone using...

Thank You @Squibbly that’s good to know. I did notice the Red Wire on the back of that Plug needs to be repaired. An easy fix. :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Squibbly I am going to test for Electrical Parasites soon. On a side note here’s a thought: Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I finally added a New Ground Chassis today, via 6 Gauge Cable. I used an existing hole and bolt used for grounding the headlights. I cleaned up the area as well. I hit it with a small steel brush on my Dremel. It was filthy!! I still need to Test for any Parasites. That’s for another...

The Connections are looking clean! I double checked it all when I repaired that frayed wire. As far as putting a ground from the Buss Bar down to the Frame, is 6 gauge cable ok? That’s the largest size I have on hand. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Curtisje Ahhh! I know what you mean. I call those the Positive and Negative Buss Bars. So run a Cable from the Neg (lower) Buss Bar down to the Frame. This will create an Extra Ground. I do have some Larger Eye Ends (for each end of the Cable) and larger Gauged Cables/Wires: 10, 8, & 6. I...

Ohh no! Please no Math! :) I’d rather just buy another multimeter and let it do all of the work for me! I ended up ordering the Fluke 106. I’ll report back in a couple of days, once it arrives. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Hmm, so what’s the best Multimeter to purchase that does whatever I’ll need for my vehicles? I’d prefer not to get something too high in price and an overkill device. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I’ll buy that much cheaper one you recommended Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Maaaaaan!! I can’t win. I’m sending that s*#t back!! I have an old cheap one I’ll see if it reads Amps. I may just buy the next model Up of the Fluke. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Doooooohhh!!! Oh I feel silly! I’m quite sure it Can read Amperage. I just got it, but I’ll figure it out. I’ll try that again and report back. Thank you sir!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

@Curtisje It sounds like I should consider installing a New 2 Gauge Ground Cable to go from The Firewall Junction to the Frame? What is the Firewall Junction? Is that just the Firewall Area? For example there’s already a Cable connected to the Engine Block on one side and just screwed into...

I will Read this for sure. Thank you! :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I checked all 5 Grounds on the Neg. Buss Bar. The Five go to: The Negative Post of the Front Battery The Neg Buss Bar in the Cab The Front Utility Port The Engine Block The Small Black Wire runs to a harness under the Air Filter Area All seem good. I did end up finding a small Chuck...

@cucvrus Rick how do I check the starter for Draw? I’m still learning. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk