2004 F150 Starter Just "Clicks"-Need Expert Help
08-18-2010, 05:30 PM
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2004 F150 Starter Just "Clicks"-Need Expert Help
Here is my problem: I have a 2004 F150 4x4 5.4 V8 and I cant get the starter to turn. I replaced all the relays and fuses and all I get is a "click" from the starter nose coming out but wont spin. It has a new battery and a new starter.
08-18-2010, 06:20 PM
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well it sounds like all the symptoms of a dead battery but since yours is new id say bad connections. or you might have gotten a battery with not enough cranking amps.
08-19-2010, 02:59 PM
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Are your battery terminals clean? Check all the connections it may just not be geting enough power.
08-20-2010, 04:09 AM
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The solenoid is on the starter, Im almost positive its not the PATS because when I turn the key the indicator does everything as it should. I can only think that its a bad cable. I was told you can only jump the starter with the anti-theft off which can only be done by a ford programmer. I tried to jump the starter and it just pops out and doesnt spin. I think its a bad ground or a short in the cables.
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08-20-2010, 12:40 PM
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He posted that the starter was not getting any power. Clicking sounds are classic signs of either low power (bad battery, cables, connections) to the solenoid, or a bad solenoid.
