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Anonymous Posted on Apr 17, 2011

My truck was running fine and then I used the turn signal. After making a left hand turn the engine died. The engine would not restart and I could not turn the steering wheel. Would you give me list of probable causes?

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This sounds like something broke inside steering column, as you stated you could not turn the wheel, i would start by taking apart the steering column, and looking at the linkage and turn signal switch, also check the fuses and check for a blown fuse ,

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Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. I need to ask a question please. Is it cranking or is it doing nothing?

  • Anonymous Apr 17, 2011

    You need fuel. air, and fire to start your truck. Check your timing belt/chain to make sure it is not broke or slipping. You need to check your fuel pressure and check for spark as well. Check your fuel pump, fuel pump fuses/relays/reset. Check your fuel filter, gas lines, and fuel injectors. If these check out, check your spark plugs/coils, distrbutor, dist.cap, coil pack, wires, rotor, cam sensor, and crank sensor. If you have fuel to the engine and spark at the plugs, you can rule most of these parts out. You could have an electrical issue somewhere. The best way to go about this all is having your computer scanned for codes. This would lead you on the right path to a solution. If you can't, any of these parts can cause your truck to not start. This is if it is cranking.

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