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2001 Ford F-150 Truck has to be jump started

Tiny
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  • 2001 FORD F-150
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 149,000 MILES
I recently cleaned my battery terminals using NAPA battery terminal cleaner. I now have to jump start my truck every time I attempt to start it. My battery has a full charge, my stereo, lights, alarm, etc. All work and my alternator was replaced within the year. Once the truck is started all is well but there is an burnt egg smell inside. The starter is a little sluggish and clicks when I attempt to start without a jump. Is my starter bad or did I short something like a battery cable?
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 3:02 PM

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Tiny
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Get the battery load tested-make sure its cleaned and properly tightened then come back-The battery could be sulfated unable to take the charge-Also might consider loading the alternator too -to check if its putting out the correct output.
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Wednesday, December 3rd, 2008 AT 3:33 PM

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