Starting Inconsistent - Starter problem?
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Starting Inconsistent - Starter problem?
I tried searching but couldn't find this scenario:
My wife's X every once in a while won't turn over. Radio, air, all instruments available but won't turn over. Usually happens after running in hot weather for a while. If she waits, say 15 minutes, then it starts up just fine.
A friend who used to drive semi's said he used to have the same problem when the wires to the starter get hot. ?? Sound plausible?
My wife's X every once in a while won't turn over. Radio, air, all instruments available but won't turn over. Usually happens after running in hot weather for a while. If she waits, say 15 minutes, then it starts up just fine.
A friend who used to drive semi's said he used to have the same problem when the wires to the starter get hot. ?? Sound plausible?
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Sounds like the typical "dead spot" in the starter. I just replaced the starter on my wife's Chvrolet Impala.
Was doing exactly the same thing. Even the wait 15 minutes, then it would start thing.
Haven't had a bit of trouble since I replaced the starter last week.
Was doing exactly the same thing. Even the wait 15 minutes, then it would start thing.
Haven't had a bit of trouble since I replaced the starter last week.
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I went through the same thing last year...
I have the same year truck and motor. It turned out to be the starter solenoid. Before I replaced the solenoid, I replaced the starter, that did not fix the problem. I would encourage you to change the solenoid first and see if that fixes the problem. I think it is a $20 part. Good luck.
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I have the same year truck and motor. It turned out to be the starter solenoid. Before I replaced the solenoid, I replaced the starter, that did not fix the problem. I would encourage you to change the solenoid first and see if that fixes the problem. I think it is a $20 part. Good luck.
Ford OEM starter list price is $172.05.
If it's the solenoid he can save money.
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He can save even more money by going on ebay. I just got a NEW HPOP listed at Ford for $700 for $350.
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