95 F-150 starter problems
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
95 F-150 starter problems
Okay this thing is driving me crazy. The truck is a '95 F 150 with the 5L V8.
About two years ago, I had a new starter installed and everything was fine until about 6 weeks ago, when it went bad.
This time I did it myself since I knew my shop was backed up. The new starter came with a service notice about the end of the ignition wire corroding, leading to premature starter failure, and with about a 6" replacement pigtail. The install went fine and everything worked well for 3 weeks then it wouldn't start again. The key on and just a click. Put a remote starter on and it cranks and starts fine. I traced it down to the pigtail and replaced it. Today, three weeks later the same symptoms again.
I know my crimps are good on the splice when I'm done. And I'm not a mechanical dummy when it comes to working on vehicles. Normally, I have a shop do my cars/trucks just because keeping farm equipment running takes the rest of my time.
So the bottom line is, what am I missing?
About two years ago, I had a new starter installed and everything was fine until about 6 weeks ago, when it went bad.
This time I did it myself since I knew my shop was backed up. The new starter came with a service notice about the end of the ignition wire corroding, leading to premature starter failure, and with about a 6" replacement pigtail. The install went fine and everything worked well for 3 weeks then it wouldn't start again. The key on and just a click. Put a remote starter on and it cranks and starts fine. I traced it down to the pigtail and replaced it. Today, three weeks later the same symptoms again.
I know my crimps are good on the splice when I'm done. And I'm not a mechanical dummy when it comes to working on vehicles. Normally, I have a shop do my cars/trucks just because keeping farm equipment running takes the rest of my time.
So the bottom line is, what am I missing?
Guest
Posts: n/a
95 F-150 starter problems
Dumb thought maybe?
Your diconnecting battery everytime? When you reinstall battery cables eveything is ok. After three weeks connections loosen up maybe a little corrosion? Jiggle terminal connections on battery and try again.
Short somewhere from starter to battery?
Just throwin ideas out there.
Your diconnecting battery everytime? When you reinstall battery cables eveything is ok. After three weeks connections loosen up maybe a little corrosion? Jiggle terminal connections on battery and try again.
Short somewhere from starter to battery?
Just throwin ideas out there.
New User
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
From: Hudson Valley area, NY
95 F-150 starter problems
Originally posted by mcbrown
Unfortunately, been there, done that.
Like I mentioned, it starts fine with a remote starter.
Unfortunately, been there, done that.
Like I mentioned, it starts fine with a remote starter.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 3,595
Likes: 52
From: Lawton, Oklahoma
95 F-150 starter problems
Starter relay? Use a test light grounded to the battery. One side should be hot all the time. With test light on the opposite side of hot, have someone turn the key and see if the relay is switching full juice to that post. Just because you hear a clunk doesnt mean it is getting full contact internally.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
95 F-150 starter problems
Originally posted by pfogle
Test is with a voltmeter for a true test. I would solder not crimp the pigtail in place.
Test is with a voltmeter for a true test. I would solder not crimp the pigtail in place.
We were thinking alike. I had already decided that as soon as I had a chance, I was going to make a new pigtail and solder everything. I trust my own work more than something made by the lowest bidder.
Thanks for all of the help.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Factola72
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
24
Apr 7, 2014 06:23 PM
xTHANATOPSISx
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Jan 31, 2012 07:37 PM
manofsteel52
1997 - 2003 F150
8
Apr 26, 2010 03:28 AM
fordpower46
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
2
May 8, 2009 08:53 PM
Boyd
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Feb 3, 2005 08:06 AM
