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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 02:42 PM
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starter relay click is not fixed

Wrote about starter relay clicking and starter not turning on 4/1/11. Terminals at selenoid, batteries, and relay have been cleaned. Battery voltage is 12.6. Added booster battery to circuit. Only clicks. Any suggestions?
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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Jump the solenoid with a screwdriver or wrench, if it turns over ok the solenoid is bad.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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If that doesn't work, you'll have to get access to the starter to debug further.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 03:34 PM
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I would do as Chase suggested. Report your findings here when you're done.
 
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 08:24 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
Sanded terminals, added lock washer and used longer nut [metric, 12 mm socket required] on ground terminal. Ford parts has a package of 4 nuts with attached washers, $28. Used my own.
Starter is working now. Will see tomorrow.
 
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