bad starter......

I have fixed 2 "bad Starters" in the past week. Both had dirty or loose battery terminals. Check them yourself.

Call a mobile mechanic. They can knock this job out in no time. Like others said, if you turn your key on, you can steer the truck, just takes more effort.

This would be a good thing to know in case your truck dies while moving and you have to steer your truck to the side of the road while still rolling.

huskyfan68 wrote:
...suggested pushing or towing with another vehicle to the shop...

Seems like a questionable mechanic if he suggested this. He should have known better.

PastorCharlie wrote:
There is your sign.

Lol

If you can get at the starter from underneath, rap on it few times with a mallet and it might start. If it does, don't shut it off 'til you get to the shop.

Turn the key on. Turn steering wheel.

The wonders of power steering... - it can be turned just takes more effort.

If that doesn't work for you then call a tow truck or mobile mechanic to replace the starter.

There is your sign.