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Old May 11, 2010 | 09:39 AM
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cant figure out this starting problem

When you turn the key to start it it just clicks once. All the lights come on and everything it just doesnt turn over most of the time you have to turn the key like 3 or 4 times before it starts, then it starts right up. I have replaced the neutral safety switch, cleaned the battery terminals. Any other suggestions would be great. Thanks.
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 11:24 AM
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When you turn the key to start it it just clicks once. All the lights come on and everything it just doesnt turn over most of the time you have to turn the key like 3 or 4 times before it starts, then it starts right up. I have replaced the neutral safety switch, cleaned the battery terminals. Any other suggestions would be great. Thanks.
try this link, might help you.
2000 f-150 starts intermittently - Ford F150 Forum - Community of Ford Truck Fans
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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thanks ill give it a try
 
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Old May 11, 2010 | 08:57 PM
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Well, i replaced the starter soleniod, wire brushed the cables where it connects to it, took the starter off and wire brushed the cables and terminals, and it didnt help. Gonna go get my battery and starter tested tomorrow. Hopefully that will be the source of my problem cause im tired of throwing money at this thing. Any other suggestions? Battery cables?
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 06:33 PM
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Well after having the batter test positive, i went ahead and replaced the starter. Starts like a charm now!
 
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Old May 12, 2010 | 08:03 PM
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Glad you got it fixed, Sorry it was not the Solenoid, at least the Solenoid was not too much cash.
 
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