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Whenever I try to start my truck it just clicks once when I turn the key. It doesn't try to turn or anything.
The battery is good, just replaced the alternator and I replaced the starter solenoid recently.
I was wondering if it could be the starter. Never had any problems with it, actually got it tested about 4 months ago and it was good.
Not real sure what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
The battery is good, just replaced the alternator and I replaced the starter solenoid recently.
I was wondering if it could be the starter. Never had any problems with it, actually got it tested about 4 months ago and it was good.
Not real sure what to do. Any help would be appreciated.
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Check the electrical wires. My battery cables were pretty shot when I got my Ford.
It might be worth your time to pull the starter. It was fairly easy on my 360 V8 and it probably isn't much harder on yours. Take it apart, take a look.
I throw this question out to wiser men...could the ignition switch be the culprit?
-"$lick"
It might be worth your time to pull the starter. It was fairly easy on my 360 V8 and it probably isn't much harder on yours. Take it apart, take a look.
I throw this question out to wiser men...could the ignition switch be the culprit?
-"$lick"
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Quote:The battery is good
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How do you come to this conclusion?
Bad Batteries can produce a little power for a radio or lights bu,t be Junk if trying to crank a starter.
To be sure:
Charge the battery right up with a battery charger.
Any electrical testing should always be done with a fully charged battery.
Usually a clicking means a bad connection or a battery that is toast.
Check the cables for being clean & secure.
Corrosion can also be hidden under the insulation on Battery cables as well.
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How do you come to this conclusion?
Bad Batteries can produce a little power for a radio or lights bu,t be Junk if trying to crank a starter.
To be sure:
Charge the battery right up with a battery charger.
Any electrical testing should always be done with a fully charged battery.
Usually a clicking means a bad connection or a battery that is toast.
Check the cables for being clean & secure.
Corrosion can also be hidden under the insulation on Battery cables as well.
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I actually removed the battery and brought it to advanced auto parts to be tested. They said it was good and had a full charge. I then charged it a little just in case and the same clicking happened.
Tomorrow, I'm going to check all of the wires and grounds to make sure they're not dirty/corroded
Tomorrow, I'm going to check all of the wires and grounds to make sure they're not dirty/corroded
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Don't assume the starter solenoid is good. You might want to try bypassing the solenoid to see if it is the problem. Always the first place I check after I know the battery is charged, I have had several go bad without warning, some fairly new. I don't think the aftermarket ones we get now hold up like the OEM pieces.
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Take a battery cable and attach it to the lug on the solenoid that goes to the starter.
Place a dry rag over the battery...now Take the other end of the booster cable and touch the + post of the battery.
Does the starter start to crank ?
Now with a smaller gauge wire do the same to the S terminal of the solenoid.
Does the starter start to crank ?
Place a dry rag over the battery...now Take the other end of the booster cable and touch the + post of the battery.
Does the starter start to crank ?
Now with a smaller gauge wire do the same to the S terminal of the solenoid.
Does the starter start to crank ?
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Well yesterday I pulled my starter and battery and took them to advance auto parts to get checked. It turned out they were both fine so I went home and put them in.
After I put them in I decided to try to start it. To my amazement it actually tried to start up. It was trying to turn over but the gas wasn't igniting.
I check my fuses and checked for a spark. Both were good so now I'm stuck on trying to figure out what the heck I need to do.
Any input would be appreciated
After I put them in I decided to try to start it. To my amazement it actually tried to start up. It was trying to turn over but the gas wasn't igniting.
I check my fuses and checked for a spark. Both were good so now I'm stuck on trying to figure out what the heck I need to do.
Any input would be appreciated
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Okay so now we have a "Cranks but no start condition" ?
What fuses ?
There aren't any fuses for ignition.
You have spark...where did you chekc for spark and is it happening at the right time ?
Check:
1) Timing
2) Rotor for turning while engine cranking
How many miles on engine ?
Possible timing chain & gear problem.
What fuses ?
There aren't any fuses for ignition.
You have spark...where did you chekc for spark and is it happening at the right time ?
Check:
1) Timing
2) Rotor for turning while engine cranking
How many miles on engine ?
Possible timing chain & gear problem.
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Once or twice before a blown fuse was the problem I couldn't get my truck started. But nevermind that.
I'm checking the main wire from the coil for spark and it is happening at the right time.
I have 164065 miles on my 400
I'm checking the main wire from the coil for spark and it is happening at the right time.
I have 164065 miles on my 400
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