clicking noise wont start
#1
clicking noise wont start
I have a 1997 ford f-150 standard transmission . I have replaced the starter and the relay on the firewall. Replaced all the battery cables and terminals. When turning the key the relay clicks and the starter does not engage. Other times when I turn the key the relay engages and starter bendix kicks out but wont turn the motor over. The power cable going from the battery to the starter gets extremely hot when the starter engages but doesnt turn the motor over. Any suggestions on what I can do next to get this thing running.
#2
Ford junky
One of three possible things: 1) "New" starter is DOA 2) You are missing a ground 3) You have wires hooked up wrong and will need to be redone.
Does the wire get hot with the key on, or just when you attempt to start it?
Does the wire get hot with the key on, or just when you attempt to start it?
#3
Senior
I have a 1997 ford f-150 standard transmission . I have replaced the starter and the relay on the firewall. Replaced all the battery cables and terminals. When turning the key the relay clicks and the starter does not engage. Other times when I turn the key the relay engages and starter bendix kicks out but wont turn the motor over. The power cable going from the battery to the starter gets extremely hot when the starter engages but doesnt turn the motor over. Any suggestions on what I can do next to get this thing running.
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#9
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Let’s try something, Disconnect the negative battery terminal, connect the jumper cables to the leads bypassing your battery and try to start, and then disconnect the negative jumper cable connection at the battery and see if it keeps running. This will test your charging system without the load of charging the battery; also could your battery be to small (not enough cold cranking amps)?