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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:53 AM
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Engine only clicks

good morning, i have a problem with my truck, (F150 '92) when i went for coffee and got back in it just clicks with no start. after sitting for a while and cooling off, it then started, once to get me home. Once i got home it just clicks again. Could you help with any suggestions? Thank You
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Check you starter cables and wires.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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Hi, Thanks for that, i checked them and they are all on good and they are only about 5 months old, no cracks or problems that i can see. any other ideas would be appreciated as it still will not start.
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 11:59 AM
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If it's anything like my "click but not start" problem, you can keep turning the key Off and On and it will eventually crank.

Advice I've gotten is to clean/replace the negative battery cables.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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The push on terminal on the starter is a common problem on these trucks, clean and tighten it should correct the problem.
Myself after I clean it up good I carefully pinch the terminal a little with lineman type pliers before sliding it back on, gives it a better tighter bite, just don't over do it and crush it to far.
It may need replaced if in to bad condition, a replacement pig tale is available or just make one. Be sure and use a weather tight type connector, solder and then heat shrink wrap the connection where you splice it in.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2009 | 01:09 PM
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clean or replace the black spade terminal on the starter.
 
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