Starter trouble???
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Starter trouble???
One day i went to start my truck, and i turned the key, and nothing. It didn't try to turn over, or even click, i had everything else, radio, heater,ect but no attewmpt to start. i thought it was the soleniod so i replaced it, and nothing. i thought someone reversed the connection from my ignition and the other small wire, tried it and it started, but the starter didn't disengage, i thought i my starter was bad, but i got it tested and it worked fine. i have no idea where the problem is, any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
1979 Frod F-150 Ranger 4x4
351M, automatic
thanks,
wapus79
1979 Frod F-150 Ranger 4x4
351M, automatic
thanks,
wapus79
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Starter trouble???
once i had a chebby and the starter tested out ok on the bench, but for some reason, the truck would just die doing like 20- 30 mph, took it to an auto electrician and the internals of the starter were emulsified. i would try an auto electrician or just a new starter.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 05-Apr-02 AT 03:09 AM (EST)]There are many thing that can cause this problem.
Decipering what it is will be a trial and error method.
Btw, The little wire you attached to the starter solenoid was the constant power wire which goes to the I terminal.That's why the starer kept going.
Obviously the problem is somewhere in the little wire between the ignition switch in the Start postion and where it connects to the S terminal of the starter solenoid.
You'll have to do a continuity test to diagnose where the problem originates.
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Decipering what it is will be a trial and error method.
Btw, The little wire you attached to the starter solenoid was the constant power wire which goes to the I terminal.That's why the starer kept going.
Obviously the problem is somewhere in the little wire between the ignition switch in the Start postion and where it connects to the S terminal of the starter solenoid.
You'll have to do a continuity test to diagnose where the problem originates.
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Wap,
Get a test light and see if the wire to the solenoid has power to it when the ignition switch is turned to the start position. If it does not have power, put the tranny in the neutral position and try it again. If you have power then your neutral safety switch is out of adjustment. If it still does not work then the switch is probably bad.
If you do have power at the solenoid and the solenoid is dropping, then you probably have a bad ground. Clean your terminals and every union in the cables.
Got to go,
KingFisher
Get a test light and see if the wire to the solenoid has power to it when the ignition switch is turned to the start position. If it does not have power, put the tranny in the neutral position and try it again. If you have power then your neutral safety switch is out of adjustment. If it still does not work then the switch is probably bad.
If you do have power at the solenoid and the solenoid is dropping, then you probably have a bad ground. Clean your terminals and every union in the cables.
Got to go,
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Based on the information you posted, I would check three things.
1. Nuetral-Safety switch out of adjustment or bad.
2. Ignition switch bad or wires loose.
3. Wiring from ignition switch to selonoid.
Please post back what you find.
1. Nuetral-Safety switch out of adjustment or bad.
2. Ignition switch bad or wires loose.
3. Wiring from ignition switch to selonoid.
Please post back what you find.
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I just recently had a problem where I couldn't start my truck after adjusting the timing. It wasn't the advancement that caused it not to start. I knew I had fuel and air going in so I started checking out the electrics. It turns out the terminals on my ignition coil were curoaded. I cleaned em up and she started right up.
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 01-May-02 AT 02:05 PM (EST)]>I just recently had a problem where I couldn't start my
>truck after adjusting the timing. It wasn't the advancement
>that caused it not to start. I knew I had fuel and air
>going in so I started checking out the electrics. It turns
>out the terminals on my ignition coil were curoaded. I
>cleaned em up and she started right up.
AK,
As per his post.
His problem is a starting system problem.
He can't get the engine to turn over when he turns the key.
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>truck after adjusting the timing. It wasn't the advancement
>that caused it not to start. I knew I had fuel and air
>going in so I started checking out the electrics. It turns
>out the terminals on my ignition coil were curoaded. I
>cleaned em up and she started right up.
AK,
As per his post.
His problem is a starting system problem.
He can't get the engine to turn over when he turns the key.
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Starter trouble???
I had the same troubles and spent 3 F 
M F days in the rain/snow cold of a Iowan winter tearing the hell out of my hair tracing it down. It came out to be the contacts on the ignition switch where wore and not making contact. Just because I have seen this happen to 2 other trucks our 74-79 era (I found this out after relaying my story to two of my buddies that own Fords of this time frame). From what I understand there was at one time a recall on these trucks because of a faulty switch, but don't hold me to this! I would test the switch frist. Just pull off wire block from the back of the switch and "hot wire" it using a paper clip.
Hope this helps.:
M F days in the rain/snow cold of a Iowan winter tearing the hell out of my hair tracing it down. It came out to be the contacts on the ignition switch where wore and not making contact. Just because I have seen this happen to 2 other trucks our 74-79 era (I found this out after relaying my story to two of my buddies that own Fords of this time frame). From what I understand there was at one time a recall on these trucks because of a faulty switch, but don't hold me to this! I would test the switch frist. Just pull off wire block from the back of the switch and "hot wire" it using a paper clip.Hope this helps.:
