HELP: posessed truck
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
Ill bring home the tools I need, and post what I find.The ignition seems ok???,but Im not 100% sure just yet.
I got a call back from the Ford diesel mech, and he's sure its the starter...
Thanks for taking time to help with this
Duct Tape Tech.
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From: San Antonio Tx.
If it stops turning over when you disconnect the small wire on the fender mounted starter relay. It is most likely not a problem with the starter itself. I' m with ampslw, I say ignitign switch or linkage to the ignition switch.
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
If I pull the wire prior to starting, It will not turn over.
Thanks Bob
Duct Tape Tech.
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Then look at the sarter solenoid,( at the starter ) it may be stuck, sometimes you can tap on the solenoid and it will release. You will need to replace the solenoid, if that is the case
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
I may just put in a whole new starter.
Thanks again Bob
Junior User
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From: Cincinnati, Oh
Sounds like you've got the prob. narrowed down to the ign. cylinder or switch.
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
Its unusualy cold here this past week too, But not 3 degrees!!!. although Im no stranger to that weather. I lived up by Akron Oh for over 30 years, and Florence Ky for about a year back in the 90's.
I have not one regret moving here...not one. Stay warm, and thanks for your help
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Molon Labe
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From: Alaska
Thanks for everyones help
I installed a new starter today and all is normal....actually i bought a rebuilt one first, and of course it was bad....and I went back (again)and bought a new one.
I swear everything I buy I have to return because its cheap crap!
I installed a new starter today and all is normal....actually i bought a rebuilt one first, and of course it was bad....and I went back (again)and bought a new one.
I swear everything I buy I have to return because its cheap crap!
Lead Driver
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From: Hampstead, NC
Glad to see you got it fixed.
I actually went through something very similar last year. The end of the wire from the batteries to the starter corroded/broke on me one day while away from home. Luckily, I had my wife with and was able to get the truck running again, had to hold the wire to the post on the solenoid while wife turned the key. I went to remove the nut from the solenoid and the whole end broke off. I replaced it with a cheap parts store part and 3 months later, it did exactly what yours did. Ended up getting a new starter too.
I actually went through something very similar last year. The end of the wire from the batteries to the starter corroded/broke on me one day while away from home. Luckily, I had my wife with and was able to get the truck running again, had to hold the wire to the post on the solenoid while wife turned the key. I went to remove the nut from the solenoid and the whole end broke off. I replaced it with a cheap parts store part and 3 months later, it did exactly what yours did. Ended up getting a new starter too.
