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Old May 27, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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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.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:12 AM
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if you can start it by crossing the the relay on the fender , the relay needs replaced. about 15.00
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:14 AM
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oops misread the issue ! probably starter sometimes you can tap on the starter andit will start good luck
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Old May 28, 2011 | 12:16 AM
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okay how do you over ride a starter? If you mean direct current to the starter it is solenoid on the fender wall.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 09:41 AM
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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.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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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.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 11:07 AM
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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.
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