Hi,

1997 F150 4.6 V8 Lariat 4x4 with auto transmission.

Yesterday I starting having starting problems. The remote starter tried to start the truck, but it just made a pop or loud click noise without the engine trying to crank. So I tried to start the truck with the key and at times, there is no lights at all in the dash except check engine light. I can hear the fuel pump priming. At other times, all the dash lights are on but just a click.

When I try to start it with the remote start, i also hear the relay clicking multiple times in the driver footwell.

The battery is at 12.6V. I even tried jump starting it with another car just in case.

After a while of checking and moving things around, I got the ignition to on with all the lights and was able to crank the engine. It started multiple times last night.

So this morning, it wouldn't start. I got in the truck, moved around the gear level from park to 1st multiple times and moved it around in neutral. The truck started. It started 5 more times afterwards.

I have replaced the battery and alternator 18 months ago. I replaced the starter 9 months ago. When I replaced the starter, one of the wires looked pretty corroded. The wire looked the same as it did 9 months ago as it did yesterday, so I'm not too sure that is the cause of the problem. Here are some pics of the wire.

What do I need to replace or fix? The cable that goes from the battery to the starter? Neutral safety swith? Or what else?

 

I believe the problem is in your hand. Fix that ground.

 

Update: I think that trying to start the truck so many times flooded it. The exhaust smelled like gas, and the spark plugs were wet. The next morning I put some new spark plugs in and it started right up. I haven't had issues since! Thanks a lot for all of the help.

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