Will not crank hot

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD F-250
  • 7.3L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
It starts fine when cold but once warmed up it only clicks until it cools off.
Tuesday, June 27th, 2017 AT 10:46 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This sounds like a classic bad starter. You must test for power at the trigger wires of the starter. Here are a couple of guides that will show you what to do to confirm the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Please run this test and get back to us we are interested to see what it is.

Cheers, Ken

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