Starter issue I think.
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Starter issue I think.
Ok I have a 99 f250sd v10 with 180k miles. Original owner and have most work my self over the years. Son took the truck to fill it up, started fine ,filled it up and now will not start. It has power but will not crank. Trys to but no good. I was thinking battery died. New battery same results. Sort of tried to start but not turning over. With the new battery i tried several times then nothing. No power at all. No lights, nothing. So I put the old battery back in and still no power at all. I'm thinking the starter is toast and my repeated attempts to start that I pulled too many amps and blew a master fuse? It stilling in a parking lot until tonight when I can tow it home.
Thanks for any thoughts on where to start.
Apexduck
Thanks for any thoughts on where to start.
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"No power at all. No lights, nothing." = bad connection on a battery cable or main ground wire.
Wiggle and inspect cables until you find one loose or corroded. Will probably be more than one at that age and mileage.
Wiggle and inspect cables until you find one loose or corroded. Will probably be more than one at that age and mileage.
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Yeah X2, if there's nothing visibly corroded makes me think fusible links maybe ?
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Thanks for all the advise folks.
Well the good news is the battery was good. Connection a little loose and corroded. Took the starter off and had it tested. Bad sellonoid but only had full starters to replace it. So I installed the new starter. Everything back in place tightened and secure.
Bad news.... no joy. Same symptom as before. Good power but starter will not turn engine. Looks like the engine is ceased up. It had been making a rattle noise off and on from the front of the engine so I was thinking the bearing on the water pump was going out. Looks to be more serious. front main bearing? Far beyond my skills and knowledge.
I can't image off hand how bad a V10 rebuild will cost me. Bad day getting worst.
Anyone know a quality mechanic I Apex NC area?
Apexduck
Well the good news is the battery was good. Connection a little loose and corroded. Took the starter off and had it tested. Bad sellonoid but only had full starters to replace it. So I installed the new starter. Everything back in place tightened and secure.
Bad news.... no joy. Same symptom as before. Good power but starter will not turn engine. Looks like the engine is ceased up. It had been making a rattle noise off and on from the front of the engine so I was thinking the bearing on the water pump was going out. Looks to be more serious. front main bearing? Far beyond my skills and knowledge.
I can't image off hand how bad a V10 rebuild will cost me. Bad day getting worst.
Anyone know a quality mechanic I Apex NC area?
Apexduck
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Thanks for the tip. Yes the AC has been out for some time so the compressor is very possibly the culprit. I will test tomorrow. I would not think that the serpentine belt would freeze the engine but your assessment fits the symptom.
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Jetjocky99 hit the nail on the head. Seized AC compressor was keeping the engine from turning over. Thanks for saving a lot of time and money.
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