Wont always start?
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Wont always start?
2002 F-350 PSD.
Automatic
Wont always start.
When you turn the key theres nothing happens, it clicks and thats it.
The first time it did that I tapped the starter and it didnt help.
I pushed and pulled the gear shift out of park a few times and it started fine?
It did it again yesterday and I slammed the gear shift around and tapped the starter.
It still wouldnt go ..................I was 300 miles from home so I tryed it some more and finally it just started normaly?
So I get up the road 100 miles or so and the overdrive light starts flashing?
Transmission seems to be working fine (its only 1 year old) but the lights flashing.
Does anyone think they might be connected and Im having problems in my steering column ?
Its not batteries or anything like that , it seems to be i9n the ignition.
Automatic
Wont always start.
When you turn the key theres nothing happens, it clicks and thats it.
The first time it did that I tapped the starter and it didnt help.
I pushed and pulled the gear shift out of park a few times and it started fine?
It did it again yesterday and I slammed the gear shift around and tapped the starter.
It still wouldnt go ..................I was 300 miles from home so I tryed it some more and finally it just started normaly?
So I get up the road 100 miles or so and the overdrive light starts flashing?
Transmission seems to be working fine (its only 1 year old) but the lights flashing.
Does anyone think they might be connected and Im having problems in my steering column ?
Its not batteries or anything like that , it seems to be i9n the ignition.
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2004
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From: Parker, CO
If it doesn't recognize that it's in park, it will do that.
One of my work trucks has the same problem. It's just a beater truck so I've never fixed it. Maybe someone who has messed with it can chime in on how to repair it.
One of my work trucks has the same problem. It's just a beater truck so I've never fixed it. Maybe someone who has messed with it can chime in on how to repair it.
Logistics Pro
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From: AZ
I've messed with this problem on many different vehicles. It is the safety switch that makes sure that the vehicle is in either in Park or Neutral. On some vehicles you can loosen a screw and readjust the position of the switch so it works correctly after it has worn over the years.
ON EDIT: Read this thread...
and read this service manual switch adjustment procedure
Go to Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls/Cable and Bracket Adjustment—5.4L, 6.8L, 7.3L Diesel With 4R100 Transmission
ON EDIT: Read this thread...
and read this service manual switch adjustment procedure
Go to Drivetrain/Automatic Transmission/Automatic Transaxle/Transmission External Controls/Cable and Bracket Adjustment—5.4L, 6.8L, 7.3L Diesel With 4R100 Transmission
Logistics Pro
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From: AZ
vinford, read the two links I provided (second post on the Read this thread in my second post of this thread...)..."the Lord helps those..." never mind.
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Cargo Master
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From: Williams Lake B.C.
Im blind i didnt see the link sorry.
I just thought it was part of your sig and I skipped over it.
Thanks
Logistics Pro
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From: AZ
The blinking OD light is usually bad news...do a search and you will find a ton of threads about it. BTW, sorry isn't needed...I thought you were just being lazy 
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Cargo Master
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the blinking OD light could be your VSS sensor on top of the rear end.. mine went bad and I replaced it with Napa p/n 530780.. around $11 ..
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Logistics Pro
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From: AZ
That is real good to hear...thank you and let's hope this is Vinford's problem. It is a two minute replacement Vinford...worth a try.
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From: Brighton, CO
I replaced the position sensor/switch, whatever you want to call it, when this happened to mine, didn't know adjusting it would help with this problem... I think it was about $60 at a dealership.