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Yeah there's power to the starter aaaand....nada. I'm just waiting for the starter to come in so I can install it. It's just frustrating having the truck stuck in the driveway. :cry: I'd like to thank everybody for their input. I'll be back on the road soon enough. :driver:

I did the doghead relay mod yesterday. Turned the key. No joy. I thought maybe the batteries were shot so I replaced them. Still no joy. I'm awaiting the arrival of my starter so I can replace it. When I turn the key wait light comes on, goes off, relay clicks, turn key to start, and the starter...

I didn't think about donning the flak jacket, but I did grab the fire extinguisher faster than you can say "oh shi.."

...yeah about that, that's why I don't let "friends" drive my truck anymore:evil: I'm going to go ahead and do the doghead mod and buy a new starter. If the doghead does the trick at least I'll have a starter on standby. I'll make a video when I do the doghead mod, post it on youtube, and put...

I started my M1009 and it sounded like a circular saw. I turned the key off and it was still making that sound. I popped the hood and by the time I got it opened the sound had stopped. There was small amount of smoke coming from the starter and it smelled a little like burnt rubber or plastic...