1997 Ford F150 Starter trouble

1997 FORD F-150
89,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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NHARTMAN
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When I turn the key to start the truck, the 15 amp ignition fuse blows. The battery will go dead overnight if I leave it connected, even when ignition switch is off. I replaced ignition switch. Same problem. If I jump off the starter solenoid while ignition key is on, the truck will l start right up. Would there be a short in the starter solenoid or the starter relay? Or something else?
Feb 19, 2009 at 6:38 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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So the fuse blows in the"crank" position? Then I would use a meter to test the small wire on the solenoid for continuity to ground. If it blows the 15 amp fuse it is a dead short.Try unhooking the small solenoid wire and see if it still does it.If so it is the wiring between the two, if not it may be the solenoid or starter or the wire from solenoid to starter motor
Dec 31, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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