1992 Ford F150 Burning out Selenods

1992 FORD F-150
100,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • MANUAL
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Went to start truck, heard a clicking and banging noise, voltage meter moving back and forth, then everything went dead no power to instrument panel radio etc. Replaced selenod, power back on to instrument , went to start everything when dead. There was no noise, no clicking, no power any where. What is burning out selenod?/ The star was replaced about 3000 miles ago. Thanks
Sep 4, 2010 at 4:52 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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See my profile....Imma Jeep Guy....I do not know your vehicle much at all.

My rig uses the "Traditional Ford Solenoid", It works the same way yours does.

I do not think you are burning them out!

I believe you have a DIRTY--LOOSE--BAD CONNECTION.....Somewhere in your STARTER SYSTEM

Check all connections that are mechanical

Battery clamps to posts

Cable to battery clamps

Battery Ground---to engine and/or frame

Solenoid connections--clean and tight

Starter Connection

If this does not resolve your problem----pull the starter and see if it is shorted out or locked up.....Advance Auto or Autozone can test it.

Rsepond with good news

The Medic
Sep 5, 2010 at 12:32 AM
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Mr. Solver, If you ever want further assistance from "ME" in particular.....respond at this Question, Otherwise I do not receive an "Alert" .....and you are just "another available question unanswered at this site!

I MAY or MAY NOT be able to assist you if this does not regard a "CJ" or a "general automotive fix" ....I am not real familiar with your particular rig...just General things.

How did you come out with the original problem you had?........Never saw you come back here!

I like responses...only way I can see if I helped, UNLESS you make me look good in "FEEDBACK"

Thanks for MAYBE using any suggestions I gave you.

Hope you are fixed inexpensively!

The Medic
Sep 8, 2010 at 10:33 AM
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