Dead battery again???
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Dead battery again???
My '93 F150 V-8 has a new dead battery (engine won't turn over, but electrical devices are ok).
Noted battery was not looking like it was not recharging on its one week with me.
Have it on a charger now but its sounds like it could be starter? or alternator? or ??
I am far out of the city ad want to try to diagnose before getting parts or towing to a shop.
Thanks,
glenn
Noted battery was not looking like it was not recharging on its one week with me.
Have it on a charger now but its sounds like it could be starter? or alternator? or ??
I am far out of the city ad want to try to diagnose before getting parts or towing to a shop.
Thanks,
glenn
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 19,402
Likes: 38
From: Bonita Springs FL
Starting problems are actually pretty easy to diagnose. With a fully charged battery, the engine should crank over. If it doesn't, try shorting the terminals on the starter relay on the passenger's fenderwell. If it cranks over and starts, then it's either the starter relay itself or the ignition switch in the column. If it still won't crank or cranks but sounds weak and won't start, it's either the battery cables themselves or the starter.
Charging problems are different, and are usually either a worn out alternator or dying battery. Best bet there is to take both to a parts store and have them tested.
Charging problems are different, and are usually either a worn out alternator or dying battery. Best bet there is to take both to a parts store and have them tested.
Freshman User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 37
Likes: 0
Had a similar problem with my 95 f150! had new battery,starter,alt ended up being the starter not being grounded out. there was oil between the starter and bellhouseing cleaned it and ran a ground from the starter to frame took care of the problem.hope this helps also had same problem with 88 f250
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 1,467
Likes: 0
From: N. Gwinnett Co. Georgia
If that doesn't work check your ground cable from firewall to engine block (or bracket attached to block). If it is loose, it will not start. If you can jump the solenoid though, that's where I'd start with parts. Checking cables and cleaning connections is still free.
Tex
94 F250 460 cid E4OD 4x4
Tex
94 F250 460 cid E4OD 4x4
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
glenn atkinson
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
12
Feb 3, 2014 07:35 PM
xp8103
General NON-Automotive Conversation
3
Apr 10, 2002 08:56 PM
