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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 10:06 PM
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So I replaced the starter and starter solenoid on my 88 F-150. It was working fine for the first few days then all of a sudden, the starter didn't want to disengage. After taking it to my mechanic buddy, he suggested it may be the solenoid. So we popped the old one back on and it worked fine no issues. Now today I went to start the truck and had a low battery. After connecting my jumper pack, a loud buzzing noise starting coming from the starter. I have never had this type of issue before, any ideas what may be wrong?
 
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Old Mar 9, 2015 | 10:17 PM
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Chinese parts. Replace with OEM.
 
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Old Mar 11, 2015 | 12:13 PM
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So I replaced the starter and starter solenoid on my 88 F-150. It was working fine for the first few days then all of a sudden, the starter didn't want to disengage. After taking it to my mechanic buddy, he suggested it may be the solenoid. So we popped the old one back on and it worked fine no issues. Now today I went to start the truck and had a low battery. After connecting my jumper pack, a loud buzzing noise starting coming from the starter. I have never had this type of issue before, any ideas what may be wrong?

Mean the relay?


I've had trouble with both being bad in the past "brand new" out of the box. Go to O'reilly's and buy Motorcraft.
 
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