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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.
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.
The battery to the starter? Lets assume this is a typo, check the ground lead on the motor to ensure it is tight, check the connections on the starter and starter relay, check the wires to ensure they are in the correct place on the relay, make sure the battery is charged and will hold the charge, also check these connections. if those are good try jumping the relay and see if the truck turns over, then have the starter bench tested. Hope this helps
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1985 F150 XLT Lariat 5.8L (351w) HO 4bl 4X2 ext cab. 8 foot bed. "Some people spend a lifetime wondering if they've made a difference, Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Regan 1985 D.A.V. USAF 1976-1992.
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)?
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1985 F150 XLT Lariat 5.8L (351w) HO 4bl 4X2 ext cab. 8 foot bed. "Some people spend a lifetime wondering if they've made a difference, Marines don't have that problem." President Ronald Regan 1985 D.A.V. USAF 1976-1992.
clicking noise wont start
Lets assume this is a typo, check the ground lead on the motor to ensure it is tight, check the connections on the starter and starter relay, check the wires to ensure they are in the correct place on the relay, make sure the battery is charged and will hold the charge, also check these connections. if those are good try jumping the relay and see if the truck turns over, then have the starter bench tested. Hope this helps
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