Truck wont start

Discussion in '1997 - 2003 Ford F150 Truck Forum' started by Don17, Dec 16, 2018.

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  1. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    Next test, put test light on top, have someone turn on key and hold like they are starting, see if it lights. If it lights, trouble is at the starter
     
  2. Don17

    It didnt light up
     
  3. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    When you tested the trigger wire, which is the small one that pulls off, it lit when someone held the key over?

    The test for that is to pull it off the solenoid, put the test light in the wire, and have someone hold the key to start like the other test
     
  4. Don17

    I did and it lite up
     
  5. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    Hmmmm. sounds like you got a bad solenoid brand new out of the box.
     
  6. Don17

    Ok ill take it back n try another one
     
  7. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    good luck. Sorry this has been so troublesome
     
  8. Don17

    Could it be a fuse or ignition switch?
     
  9. dustybumpers Article Contributor Founding Member

    No, battery is hot to there. If you short the posts and it starts, it's going to be the solenoid if your trigger wire works

    I put one on my 90 f 250 a month ago, it lasted a week.
    Buy Motorcraft, and you should be good
     
  10. Don17

    Ok ill try it and let you know... thank u for taking the time to help me
     
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