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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 08:39 AM
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I have 08 f150 5.4L recently I have to click the key 2 or 3 times to start any help would be appreciated
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 09:36 AM
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To crank ?? or start up...
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Old Jan 27, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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The starter solenoid may be bad or the key chip is going bad. Try a different key first. If that doesn't work you may need a starter solenoid. There is a slight chance the key switch contacts are bad or dirty too.
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