2000 Excursion 6.8 V10 4x4. It will not start, just a click coming from underneath the dash with the turn of the key to crank. I read a couple of the other threads thinking I have what they did I'm now reconsidering that notion. My theft light does not flash fast, it just turns off. I have hit the fuel reset. Checked all fuses under the dash. The only thing I can think of is the key is not communicating with the truck? Unfortunately I only have one key, can I make a duplicate anyway?

I have not driven this truck since I bought it back in July, I got it for $2800 and it needed a lot of work, among those things the whole front end needed replacement parts ball joints well bearings knuckles, brakes calipers. Then I had to redo the whole exhaust there was not one nut on a header that a socket would fit so all had to be cut off. That by far was very frustrating, until the dipstick broke off at the oil pan that was even far worse. I am afraid to remove the bolts because every bolt I turn it snaps off even with heat, that brings me to the starter and the problem above, snapped off 2 nuts with that.

Anyways I had it running the other night and the next morning I pounded on one of the running boards to straighten it out and then hoped in to start it and nothing. I am at my wits end. A little guidance would be appreciated before I put a sledge hammer through this thing. With all the rust under this thing I probably knocked out something.

 

Feel your pain with the rusted front end - it can be restored with patience.
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On the no start - do you have interior lights when you open the door?
Ground wires? I had several that were rusted off and one happens to be very close to the running board. These caused all kinds of electrical issues.

 

Yes I have interior lights but a ground close to the running board could be a possibility if there is one there for starting purposes. Couldn't hurt I suppose.

 

Everything looks okay on the driver side under the running board I only see the wires for the lights on the boards. My key however has a good crack in it, I am wondering if that is what it is. Going to make a trip to the dealership see if I can get a key made.

 

<table width="95%"> <tbody> <tr> <td> SECTION 303-06A: Starting System — Gasoline Engines
</td> <td align="right"> 2000 F-Super Duty/Excursion/Motorhome Chassis Workshop Manual
</td></tr> <tr> <td> DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
</td> <td align="right"> Procedure revision date: 11/07/2001
</td></tr></tbody></table> <hr> Starting System

Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 20 ( Excursion and F-Super Duty , F53 Motorhome ), Starting System for schematic and connector information.

<table border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="50%"> <caption>Special Tool(s) </caption> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td></td> <td valign="top">73III Automotive Meter
105-R0057 or equivalent </td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td></td> <td valign="top">ARBST Battery and Electrical System Tester
010-00735 or equivalent </td></tr></tbody></table>
Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the starting system.

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage; refer to the following chart.

<table border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <caption>Visual Inspection Chart </caption> <tbody> <tr> <th align="center" valign="bottom">Mechanical </th> <th align="center" valign="bottom">Electrical </th></tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">

• Starter motor
• Starter motor solenoid
• Brackets

</td> <td align="left" valign="top">

• Battery
• Open fuse
• Damaged wiring harness
• Loose or corroded connections

</td></tr></tbody></table>

1. If the concern is not visually evident, determine the symptom and proceed to the Symptom Chart.

Symptom Chart
<table rules="groups" border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="90%"> <caption>Symptom Chart </caption> <colgroup> </colgroup><colgroup> </colgroup><colgroup> </colgroup><tbody> <tr> <th>Condition </th> <th>Possible Sources </th> <th>Action </th></tr> </tbody><tbody></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td>

• The engine does not crank and the relay does click

</td> <td>

• Battery.
• Fuse.
• Starter motor/solenoid.
• Ignition switch.
• Circuit.

</td> <td>

• GO to Pinpoint Test A .

</td></tr> </tbody><tbody></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td>

• The engine does not crank and the relay does not click

</td> <td>

• Fuse.
• Battery.
• Starter relay.
• Ignition switch.
• Digital transmission range (TR) sensor.
• Starter solenoid.
• Clutch pedal position (CPP) switch.
• Circuit.

</td> <td>

• GO to Pinpoint Test B .

</td></tr> </tbody><tbody></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td>

• The engine cranks slowly

</td> <td>

• Battery.
• Starter motor/solenoid.
• Circuit.

</td> <td>

• GO to Pinpoint Test C .

</td></tr> </tbody><tbody></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td>

• Unusual starter noise

</td> <td>

• Starter mounting.
• Starter motor.
• Incorrect starter drive engagement.

</td> <td>

• GO to Pinpoint Test D .

</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

PINPOINT TEST A: THE ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK AND THE RELAY DOES CLICK

<table rules="groups" border="1" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="96%"> <colgroup> </colgroup><colgroup> </colgroup><tbody> <tr> <th>CONDITIONS </th> <th>DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS </th></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> A1 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER RELAY </td></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> Measure the voltage between the starter relay terminal and ground.
</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td>
</td> <td>

• Is the voltage greater than 12.5 volts?

Yes GO to A2 .

No REPAIR the battery to starter relay cable. TEST the system for normal operation.
</td></tr> </tbody><tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> A2 CHECK THE VOLTAGE TO THE STARTER MOTOR SOLENOID </td></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> Measure the voltage between the starter motor solenoid positive terminal and ground.
</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td>
</td> <td>

• Is the voltage 12.5 volts or greater?

Yes GO to A3 .

No REPAIR the circuit between the battery and the starter solenoid. CLEAN and TIGHTEN the connections at the battery terminals. TEST the system for normal operation.
</td></tr> </tbody><tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> A3 MANUALLY JUMP THE STARTER MOTOR </td></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> Connect one end of a fused (15A) jumper wire to the positive terminal of the battery and touch the other end to the starter solenoid S-terminal.
</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td>
</td> <td>

• Does the starter solenoid engage?

Yes GO to A4 .

No INSTALL a new starter. TEST the system for normal operation.
</td></tr> </tbody><tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> A4 CHECK THE STARTER MOTOR </td></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> NOTE: Starter will not engage ring gear unless S-terminal is powered.

</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td>
</td> <td>

• Does the starter motor spin?

Yes GO to A5 .

No INSTALL a new starter motor. TEST the system for normal operation.
</td></tr> </tbody><tbody> <tr> <td colspan="2"> A5 CHECK THE CONTINUITY OF THE CIRCUIT </td></tr></tbody> <tbody> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">
Starter Motor/Starter Motor Solenoid Relay Switch

</td> <td valign="top">
</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td valign="top">

</td> <td valign="top"> Measure the resistance between the starter relay to starter solenoid and the S-terminal.
</td></tr> <tr valign="top"> <td>
</td> <td>

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes INSPECT for poor connections, if OK INSTALL a new starter relay. TEST the system for normal operation.

No INSTALL a new starter motor/starter relay harness. TEST the system for normal operation.
</td></tr></tbody></table>

 

Motor Ground Circuit
NOTE: Make all multimeter connections at the component terminal rather than the cable or wiring terminal.
A slow cranking condition can be caused by resistance in the ground or return portion of the cranking circuit. Check the voltage drop in the ground circuit as follows:

1. Disconnect the ignition coil connector from the ignition coil.

1. Connect a remote starter switch between the starter solenoid S-terminal and the battery positive (+) terminal.

1. Connect the positive (+) lead of the 73III Automotive Meter to the starter motor housing. The connection must be clean and free of rust or grease. Connect the negative (-) lead to the negative (-) battery terminal.

1. Engage the remote starter switch and read the voltage. The reading should be 0.2 volt or less.

1. If the voltage drop is greater than 0.2 volt, clean the negative (-) battery cable connections at the battery and chassis. Also, clean the engine ground cable connection at the cable mounting bracket. If the voltage drop is still excessive, repair or install a new battery ground cable.

 

Did u try to jump start it? If it sat since july with little use that battery is probably in bad shape.

 

No the battery reads 12.4 V that should be good to crank it over shouldn't it?

 

Is there a starter solenoid?

 

Starter and Starter solenoid are new.

 

Did u test ignition switch? Clean battery terminals?

 

Battery terminals are spotless, and tight. Ignition test, I would have to say no. How abouts do I do that?

 

Or is there a starter relay? Are wires on starter tight? Might need to take starter to be tested.

 

I bought the starter new at Auto Zone but I did not see them test it. I have been handed a bad one in the past.