aftermarket or factory alarm?

Yes, I can hear the fuel pump when I turn the ignition switch. I have also tested the ignition relays.I did that by removing them and putting 12v from the battery to them via test leads. I will test the accessory relay. Should I leave them in and turn the switch and check them that way also?Always willing to learn something new.

Yes, because that will tell you if they are getting a signal to activate them or not.Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Ok, I will put that on my to-do list for tomorrow.Always willing to learn something new.

Back to basics and forget the ignition for a second, hoping I haven't lost the plot but have we heard the starter turning over? Any one thought of testing at the starter motor?

My understanding is that there is nothing at all going tot he starter but I could be wrong. The fuel pump turning on is an indication that the ignition is turning on though.... and the dash light issue may be unrelated to the vehicle not starting. But howie does have a good point with one more thing to add to your to do list... but it will require an extra hand. Find the starter solenoid (most likely connected to the starter) and find the small wire going to it. Put your meter on that wire (ground onto the chassis) and see if you are getting any voltage when turning the key over. Also check the main heavy gauge wire going to the starter to make sure that has constant power.Kenny

Owner / Technician

KKD Garage LLC

Albany, NY 12205

Howie, I can not hear the starter turning over. There is absolutely nothing when I turn the key to the start position (well, except for the fuel pump). When the problem first occurred, my stepdad took the starter loose and tested it at the battery afterall, he had just put a new one on a few days prior to this debacle. The bendix was coming out and spinning, but when it was mounted back on the truck, it would do nothing.Always willing to learn something new.

Since the starter was changed a few days prior, have you looked in the area of the starter to see if the fusible link may be broken or was not reattached properly when the starter was changed?

No, I haven't looked to see if the fusible link is broken or attached properly. I will check on that.Always willing to learn something new.

Kenny, I have checked the relays you told me to check, and I can feel both of the ignition relays and the accessory relay contact points open and close. I will have to wait until my friend comes over to check the starter wires.Always willing to learn something new.

So, I checked the voltage of the positive wire going from the battery to the starter, and it was showing 12.3V. Guys, I totally forgot to mention that when I first got the truck from my brother, I couldn't start it unless it was in neutral. Could the inhibitor switch (neutral safety switch) be causing this issue? I'm sorry that I forgot to mention it earlier. I was really thinking that it was the alarm.Always willing to learn something new.