Starter clicks
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Tuned
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Starter clicks
So every now and then when I go to start my 97 7.3 the starter will just click. It's got hot batteries, if you keep cycling g the key and trying to start it the starter will finally engage and start the truck. Is this a starter issue or a solenoid issue? Starter cables and battery cables are good and tight.
Lead Driver
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From: Bahstun
is it the relay on the fender clicking or that relay and the starter?
If it is the starter and relay, your solenoid is shot
Time for a new starter and maybe an improved one.
Also good to go through this while in there
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ou-cranky.html
If it is the starter and relay, your solenoid is shot
Time for a new starter and maybe an improved one.
Also good to go through this while in there
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ou-cranky.html
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Tuned
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I'm pretty sure it's just the starter. Not 100% sure, I'll pay closer attention next time it does it. I did try one to jumping off on the solenoid on the fender well. When all it would do is click I would leave the ignition in the on position and tried to jump it at the solenoid on the fender and the starter would still just click.
Lead Driver
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If you buy a 'noid, stick with Motorcraft only. Lots of debates on starters, but stay away from the OEM unit. Go at least an offset 7.3 SD unit or a Denso.
Also, I would start by cleaning the cables and making sure they are not ****ty.
Also, I would start by cleaning the cables and making sure they are not ****ty.
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