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Sometimes when starting my 01 7.3 it makes a clicking sound that sounds like it is coming from behind dash. I wait for wait to start light to go out, then start. I've had the batterys,starter and alternator all checked. Checked good! If you have any ideas let me know. Thanks. Also doesn't cause any codes or show any codes.
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Im having a similiar problem ....... more like a buzzing sound when cranking ...... Like a vehicle with a dying battery would make, but yet it still cranks up strong....... Im kinda wondering if the starter solonoid may be on the way out 
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If it makes the noise after you turn the key to start and before the starter engages, I would have a load test performed on the batteries.
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Originally Posted by Lifted4Fun
Mine don't make the sound till engaging the starter. Mine hasn't made the sound for about a week now. Hope it has resolved itself.
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When it starts making the sound I let off. Cycle it and try it again. It usually will not make the sound after cycling once,but sometimes it takes a few times cycling. Then starts no problem. Have never kept cracking the starter when making the sound, so don't know if it will start while making the sounds.