Starting Problem
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Starting Problem
This morning, when I stopped for coffee, my truck wouldn't start - it was a slow turn-over then nothing. Because its a 5 speed I was able to bump start it by rolling backwards and popping the clutch.
I figured it was the battery becasue of the slow start, its been starting slow for two days. I purchased a new battery from Ford and now its the same thing - nothing happens when I turn the key.
Did I get a dead battery or is something else to blame?
Glenn
I figured it was the battery becasue of the slow start, its been starting slow for two days. I purchased a new battery from Ford and now its the same thing - nothing happens when I turn the key.
Did I get a dead battery or is something else to blame?
Glenn
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Good diagnosis beartracks.
Today I replaced the starter and the wiring to the battery and the problem appears to be solved.
I bought an aftermarket starter for 1/3 of what the Ford dealer wanted - are there different types of starters? The old one always started right away, this one has the engine turning over 2 times before it starts - just curious - seems to start fine though.
Glenn
Today I replaced the starter and the wiring to the battery and the problem appears to be solved.
I bought an aftermarket starter for 1/3 of what the Ford dealer wanted - are there different types of starters? The old one always started right away, this one has the engine turning over 2 times before it starts - just curious - seems to start fine though.
Glenn
