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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:41 AM
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I have a '95 F150, 5.0. I shut it off this morning to open the gate, as I do every day. When I tried to restart, it will only turn over. What can I try?
 
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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:51 AM
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I have a '95 F150, 5.0. I shut it off this morning to open the gate, as I do every day. When I tried to restart, it will only turn over. What can I try?
See if you have spark at the plugs, if not take a test light and see if it lights on the + coil terminal and flashes on the tach side.

Also note if the fuel pump runs for one second after you turn on the key.
If not try resetting the Inertia Fuel Shutoff switch.

Let us know what you find.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 02:37 AM
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The fuel pump is working fine. I replaced the ECM & the coil. It ran like new all the way home. Got in Friday, wouldn't start. Checked alll fuses and relays Saturday. It started so I let it run 45 minutes to get good and warm. Shut it off, won't start. Any ideas? This is drivibg me crazy!
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:23 AM
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The fuel pump is working fine. I replaced the ECM & the coil. It ran like new all the way home. Got in Friday, wouldn't start. Checked alll fuses and relays Saturday. It started so I let it run 45 minutes to get good and warm. Shut it off, won't start. Any ideas? This is drivibg me crazy!
Could be the pick up unit in the distributor.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 08:49 AM
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Is this something that can be cleaned or does it need to be replaced?
 
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Is this something that can be cleaned or does it need to be replaced?
If it is the pick up unit it would have to be replaced.
 
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 01:10 PM
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Thanks, I'll let you know what I find.
 
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Old Oct 16, 2006 | 12:50 PM
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Guys, you won't believe what hte problem was. I found a 20 amp maxi fuse that didn't look good. I replaced it and cleaned the battery terminals and have had no problem since. Have driven it now for 3 days, and it is working like new. I should have remembered, ALWAYS check the easy stuff first!
 
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