no starter

1997 FORD F-150
169,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DRACO2320
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I have a 97 Ford F150. went out to start my truck but got a sudden clicking noise but the truck wont start. We checked the cam sensor and the crack sensor. Still no luck so we checked the spark plugs and still wasnt getting no fire. but the truck recently had a anti theft system. we think that the truck still thinks that the truck is stolen and wont allow the computer to tell the spark plugs to fire. please help we have tried everything we can think of.
Jul 15, 2011 at 2:33 AM
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PROTECH1980
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A rapid clicking noise? So the truck wont even crank? What condition is the battery in? A rapid clicking noise and no crank leads me to believe the battery could be an issue.

These guides will help

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down these guides and report back.

May 31, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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DRACO2320
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We just bought a brand new battery and put it in fix it thanks
May 31, 2021 at 11:14 AM
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KASEKENNY
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The way to confirm this if others need it in the future would be to check the voltage at the starter when you are cranking the engine. You should have 12 volts at all times on the red wire and 12 volts on the other while you are cranking it.

Here is guide that will help with this.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Below is the wiring diagram that will help with this as well. However, normally when the starter is clicking rapidly the battery is drained so a load test would prove this out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please let us know if you have other questions in the future. Thanks
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