57mercguy

I have a 95 5.0L and when I try to start the motor, all I hear is one click and nothing else. I believe it is the starter because I can override the starter by clamping the positive side of the battery to the silaniod(sp). Does this sound like the starter is out? Any help will be appreciated.

94'302mitch

if you can start it by crossing the the relay on the fender , the relay needs replaced. about 15.00

94'302mitch

oops misread the issue ! probably starter sometimes you can tap on the starter andit will start good luck

AuroraZero

okay how do you over ride a starter? If you mean direct current to the starter it is solenoid on the fender wall.

57mercguy

yes, i put the current of the battery to the silinoid on the fender well, and i fixed the problem, it was the starter. easy fix, only about an hour's worth of work.

TheCollector

that does not sound like a starter at all might be a loose connection. if the starter bad it would not be able to turn the engine over.

57mercguy

well, i put in the new starter and it seems to be working just fine now. not having the problem that i was having. now i just have to change the u-joints and front driver side swing arm bushings.. yay for me.