Refuses to Start
98 F150 5.4L E40D/4R100
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I've checked all of the major parts in the fuel injection system today. I learned how to check all of them and did the tests. The fuel injectors themselves aren't clogged up, the pressure from the fuel pump is working fine, and I just replaced the fuel filter (it was past time to replace it anyway). None of the fuses are blown either. The truck still doesn't start, so it seems like there is a misfire somewhere, as some of you have mentioned. What would be the best way to check for spark and what else can I do to help diagnose the problem.
In the past, I was able to get the truck to start back up after pumping the gas pedal for a few minutes. I'm not sure if this information may be helpful in figuring out what the problem is.
In the past, I was able to get the truck to start back up after pumping the gas pedal for a few minutes. I'm not sure if this information may be helpful in figuring out what the problem is.
Also check the inertia reset breaker
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Also, my truck now makes a scratchy kind of noise when I try to crank it, and I'm not sure what could be causing it.
Last edited by jawhelch; Jan 25, 2015 at 06:26 PM.
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