Help - no crank, no start, no codes

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Mar 5, 2013 | 06:14 PM

JR2980

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Help - no crank, no start, no codes

Hey guys - I need some urgent help.

Got a snowstorm bearing down on us and when I went to start the truck up to put my plow on...... nada - of course.

It hasnt been run in a couple of weeks. It sits on a bat maintainer so bats are fully charged.

Everything lights up, no CEL, no codes, nothing out of the ordinary except that it wont crank at all.

I checked every single fuse and they are all good - not exactly sure how to check the relays, so my next trip is to go but a new starter and pcm relay and try those out. Lights come on, WTS light comes on then goes out, fuel pump runs. Checked FICM voltage (48.5v).

Everything is good until you turn the key, then a slight click under the dash and nothing happens.

Anyone got any ideas?

PS - forgot to mention - this is my 2007 F350.....not the EX

Thanks!

Last edited by JR2980; Mar 5, 2013 at 06:21 PM. Reason: added vehicle info

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:17 PM

mustang_309

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Will it start in neutral?

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:20 PM

JR2980

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Will it start in neutral?

Nope - forgot to mention that I tried holding the shifter up in park, and holding it and moving it around in the neutral position.

Thanks!

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:24 PM

mustang_309

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Can you crank it over using the method in this video?

http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=7Qw_Bc1d7fU

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:33 PM

JR2980

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mustang_309

Can you crank it over using the method in this video?

YouTube

Nope - no crank just a couple of sparks.

I guess that means my starter is toast? If that's the case, then I guess I wont be plowing tonight/tomorrow.

Gonna hunt around and find a how to on replacing the starter - cant imagine that will be fun anytime nevermind in the snow.

Thanks for the help!

Mar 5, 2013 | 06:46 PM

texastech_diesel

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Maybe these will help, they're from the '07 shop manual:

Mar 6, 2013 | 01:25 PM

JR2980

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Thanks for the help everyone.

Put a new starter in this morning and everything is good now - that was fun in the rain/sleet this morning.

Quick note on this - others may say otherwise, but after working on this today I would never even consider doing this job without removing the passenger fender-liner; Still need to get under the truck, but it makes all the difference being able to see and reach everything.

Now....LET IT SNOW!