1998 Ford F150 truck won['t start

1998 FORD F-150
149,500 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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JOCOLE33
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my truck won't start- battery and all cables have been replaced- starter checked out fine- three times) It used to click when trying to start, we replaced the starter relay- now it just makes a loud thunk when trying to start. It has alternated between the two sounds in the past.
Dec 5, 2008 at 1:15 PM
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DAVE H
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try cranking engine a couple of times by hand .. with wrench on crank pulley?? is it free ? ENGINE DOES NOT CRANK OR RELAY CLICKS Voltage To Starter Relay Using DVOM, check voltage between starter relay terminal No. 30 and ground. See Fig. 1 . If 12.5 or more volts exists, go to next step. If less than 12.5 volts exists, repair or replace battery to starter relay cable. Recheck system operation. Check Voltage To Starter Motor Solenoid Using DVOM, check voltage between starter motor solenoid "B" terminal and ground. If 12.5 or more volts exists, go to next step. If less than 12.5 volts exist, repair Red wire between battery and starter solenoid. Clean and tighten battery terminal connections. Recheck system operation. Manually Jump Starter Motor Using jumper wire, connect one end to positive battery terminal and with other end, momentarily touch starter solenoid "S" terminal (Black wire). If solenoid engages, go to next step. If solenoid does not engage, replace starter solenoid. Recheck system operation. Check Starter Motor Using jumper wire, connect one end to positive battery terminal and with other end, momentarily touch starter solenoid "M" terminal. If starter engages, go to next step. If starter does not engage, replace starter motor. See STARTER MOTOR under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Recheck system operation. Check Continuity Of Circuit Between Starter Relay & MD11Starter Solenoid Disconnect starter relay. Disconnect starter motor solenoid relay switch. Using DVOM, measure resistance of Black wire between starter relay and starter solenoid. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, replace starter relay. If resistance is more than 5 ohms, repair high resistance in Black wire between starter relay and starter solenoid. Recheck system operation. Fig. 1: Identifying Starter Relay Terminals Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.


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Dec 5, 2008 at 1:39 PM
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Also, am unsure if it's related or not, but the door chime dings whenever the door is open even though key isn't in ignition? I have replaced starter relay twice as well.
If I can't free engine by hand, then what?
Dec 5, 2008 at 3:18 PM
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DAVE H
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that could be related .. if the ignition switch is sticking .. the contacts inside the switch ... it may be not connecting the live to the starter motor correctly .. IGNITION SWITCH To inspect ignition switch for mechanical operation, rotate lock cylinder through all switch positions. Lock cylinder should not bind, and should return from START to RUN position without assistance. Replace ignition switch as necessary. To test electrical function of ignition switch, disconnect ignition switch connector. Check continuity between specified switch terminals using a self-powered test light or ohmmeter. See Fig. 2 . See IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY table. If continuity is not as specified, replace ignition switch. IGNITION SWITCH CONTINUITY Continuity Between TerminalsSwitch Position STA & B4...................Start GND & P2...................Start B5 & I1.......................Run B1 & A1......................Run B5 & A1......................ACC B3 & A3......................Run B2 & A2......................Run B4 & A4......................Run Fig. 2: Identifying Ignition Switch Harness Connector Terminals


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the engine should crank over by hand .. it will be easier if you take the plugs out ... ...if it doesn't crank by hand .. we're in big trouble .. the engine is seized somehow ??
Dec 5, 2008 at 4:03 PM
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