1997 Ford F-150 Repair Question
Asked on March 30, 2009
1997 Ford F150 starter and battery
Electrical problem
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 175000 miles
My truck starter tries to engage while engine is running sometimes...???
Also should my engine go off if I disconnect neg, bat. cable while truck is running?
1997 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 175000 miles
My truck starter tries to engage while engine is running sometimes...???
Also should my engine go off if I disconnect neg, bat. cable while truck is running?
Asked by jack1141Answer
Replied on March 30, 2009
Test the starter relay and ignition switch. If you disconnect the battery the engine will continue to run if the alternator producing its correct output.
Replied on March 31, 2009
so what is the problem ?? my engine dies as soon as I remove neg. cable. test light shows alternator is charging battery
I already replaced ignition switch? didn"t help
what is a starter relay? same as starter mounted solenoid??
Thanks
Replied on March 31, 2009
Test the starter relay could be sticking internally causing the battery and starter contact to short out and transfering unwanted power to the starter.
4.6L the relay is located at no.2 in right rear of engine compartment see below
5.4L is on no.4 see below also in right rear of engine compartment.
