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Aug 31, 2018 | 01:12 PM

BlueBeauty

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I have an issue of every now and again I go to start my 2003 f250 5.4l and it will do nothing. My starter is two years old battery is also two years old and I just changed my ignition switch. What do you think it could be?

Aug 31, 2018 | 01:24 PM

Juneaudave

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How do you get it to start after this happens?

Aug 31, 2018 | 03:30 PM

BlueBeauty

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How do you get it to start after this happens?

I just keep trying to turn it over. Sometimes it only takes one try others it can take 5 tries. Just depends I guess

Aug 31, 2018 | 08:11 PM

Juneaudave

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So...when you turn the key...it doesn't crank? Could be something like a neutral safety switch, I suppose. Next time it doesn't start, maybe try shifting the transmission into gear then back to park...

Aug 31, 2018 | 09:06 PM

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Hmmmmm ok I will try that but no it doesn't crank. I hear a low but deep click like it's my starter but the starter seems to be fine.

Sep 1, 2018 | 09:00 AM

Djosbun

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Check condition of battery cables and your ground point. Might have high resistance due to corroded cables under the sheathing.

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Sep 1, 2018 | 11:51 AM

seville009

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Check condition of battery cables and your ground point. Might have high resistance due to corroded cables under the sheathing.

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i second this......check the battery cables.

Had a 99 Expedition that did the same thing you describe. New battery cables, problem gone.

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Sep 2, 2018 | 08:39 AM

Djosbun

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The sheathing covers the whole cable.

Replace both cables. They will include new ends.

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Sep 2, 2018 | 09:06 AM

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You have a 2 year old rebuilt starter on it now? Use a test light and see if power is getting to the starter My guess is the starter is shot, take it off, get it tested.

Sep 2, 2018 | 01:38 PM

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Replace the ENTIRE cable or just the terminal end?

entire cable

Sep 2, 2018 | 11:12 PM

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While you're replacing those cables, make sure that you clean the grounding points really well with a wire brush or wire wheel. It should be grounding to clean, bare metal. Rust/paint is no good for grounds.