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Apr 12, 2008 | 01:59 PM

#16

NS F250

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Have you checked the fuse? I had an issue with the fuse blowing and it ended up being a chaffed wire. It was right on the drivers side shock mount.

Apr 12, 2008 | 03:34 PM

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BoostRetard

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Mine was chaffed on the 6 inch length as it exit it main harness by the actual pump. I did blow a fuse about a year ago, bet it was due to this.

Mar 10, 2011 | 10:47 PM

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GYPSY_PAVER_7000

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I STILL GOT CLICKEN

NOW THE CLICKEN NOISE IS IN TWO DIFF- PLACES BEHIND THE UPPER DASH NEAR RADIO ALSO NOW UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL AT THE FUSE BOX ??

ALSO THE TRUCK RAN FINE BEFORE I MESSED AROUND WITH REPLACING THE RELAYS BEHIND THE RADIO AREA NOW I DRIVE IT 100 FEET AND THE TRUCK DIES OUT , LIKE IT STALLS THEN THE GAGES KINDA GO CRAZY A LIL-BIT THEN JUST DIES AND WHEN YOU GO BACK TO START IT ITS LIKE THE BATTERY IS DEAD AND I HAVE TO JUMP IT ?? I HAVE A NEW BATTERY AND ALTOR-

PLEASE HELP I HAVE NO WAY TO GET TO WORK AND A VERRY TIGHT BUGET

THANKS - JEFF

Nov 12, 2011 | 09:44 PM

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smithrock

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I'm have the same issue as the original post. I have an '02 F250. And have the clicking noise underneath the dash. I can feel the relay clicking when the truck is on. BUT WHEN I APPLY THE BRAKES, the clicking STOPS!??? I replaced the relay and it's still clicking? I'm at a loss! Help!

Nov 13, 2011 | 07:10 AM

#20

Mitch1407

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Happened to me two days ago, the bad battery (one was brand new anyway) and its good as new. When you apply the breaks the relays stop clicking because it takes the juice from the batteries to work the lights, try turning your headlights on and see if it does the same thing. One of my batteries was shorted out and making 1300 CCA (rated for 1000 CCA). The relay 1 is for interior lights trying to come on but not being able to due to lack of power. I think this cold weather is eating our batteries. Get batteries tested and see if they are in check, I had one good one and actually kept it it had 980 CCA.

Last edited by Mitch1407; Nov 13, 2011 at 07:10 AM. Reason: typo

Nov 13, 2011 | 08:39 AM

#21

smithrock

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I'll give ut a try. But when it first started happening, it was night and the headlights were on

Nov 13, 2011 | 09:10 AM

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Ponyboychris

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smithrock

I'll give ut a try. But when it first started happening, it was night and the headlights were on

Most likely you have failing batteries. Have them tested and replace in pairs. Don't just replace one.

Nov 13, 2011 | 12:54 PM

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smithrock

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Yeah I'm hoping it's not the batteries, they're not that old. (Sep '10). I did test them with a voltmeter with the truck running. One was 14.26 the other was 14.33. Which means the alternator is working. I probably need to have them load tested.

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Nov 13, 2011 | 01:01 PM

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smithrock

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Nov 13, 2011 | 04:10 PM

#25

dn29626

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My opinion is bad connections to batteries or bad battery(s). The clicking under the dash is the truck telling you it has a low voltage start-up issue.

Nov 13, 2011 | 06:45 PM

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smithrock

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I'll check that- thanks!

Nov 16, 2011 | 03:27 PM

#27

smithrock

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Did a load test on the batteries-they are fine. I'm stumped!

Sep 30, 2012 | 06:30 PM

#28

swopedaniel

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Quote:

Originally Posted by smithrock

Did a load test on the batteries-they are fine. I'm stumped!

my 2000 f350 does this as well , clicking noise at EVERY junction from the key to the starter,dash box, below sterio,the 2 blk fuses just past fire wall,the solenoid in the center, the one on the passenger wheel well and the starter, all in unison with the dinging open door alarm , and the dash lights flashing.....windshield wipers go off too. whats the deal??