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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:19 PM
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Whenever i try to start my truck it won't turn over. It sounds like starter,but the noise sounds like its coming from the driver side any thoughts
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:20 PM
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When you say it won't "turn over" do you mean it won't crank or cranks but won't start?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:37 PM
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It won't crank.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:39 PM
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What year is it and does the wait to start light come on when the key is turned on?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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It won't crank.

Welcome to Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Josh.

Have you had any issues with your starter 'dragging' lately or was everything fine and now, nothing.

Can someone stand outside when you hit the key and locate the 'noise'. What kind of 'noise'.

All cables should be good with no corrosion at the posts.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:50 PM
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Its an 03.Everything is normal as far as the wait to start light. I feel stupid for doing this but it will make a vreeem noise. And it sounds like its on the driver side
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:54 PM
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Its an 03.Everything is normal as far as the wait to start light. I feel stupid for doing this but it will make a vreeem noise. And it sounds like its on the driver side
Lol..... May be a bad starter of missing a tooth on the flywheel
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:55 PM
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Ya its been dragging here lately and that's what i think it is. Before it went out it made like a grinding noise. I just don't want to pay for a new starter and it's not what the problem is.And thanks i'm sure glad i found this site you guys are great!!!
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 04:59 PM
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Its an 03.Everything is normal as far as the wait to start light. I feel stupid for doing this but it will make a vreeem noise. And it sounds like its on the driver side
Yup sounds like the starter gear is not kicking out and engaging. Or like he said gears worn down. Luckily its an easy fix, if you got the money.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:00 PM
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The noise you are hearing is most likely the soleniod clicking. could be dead batteries.?
What does you dash lights do when you hear the noise?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:05 PM
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Ok, just read all the post that went up while I was posting. Yes, it does sound like the bendix is not kicking the starter gear out. Make sure you batteries are up to par before digging in too deep. Check those connections as well.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:07 PM
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No it ain't the solenoid they ain't no clicking. It sounds like the starter is worn down. Its turning but just ain't catching anything. I'm new at diesels and didn't know if it could be something else.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:12 PM
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Hmmm vreemm... LOL maybe not enough power. Have you charged or tested the batteries?
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Ya the batteries are new.
 
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Old Jan 27, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Sounds like your starter drive went bad. I recently had mine replaced for about $60 .
Is there a rebuilder near you? Starter/alternator house?
 
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