Truck won't start

Asked by GuruBTDY3 Dec 17, 2018 at 06:51 PM about the 1987 Ford F-150 XLT Lariat Extended Cab SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I replaced my solenoid and the battery. But the
truck clicks when I try to start it. I don't think the
starter is bad because it has been working fine this
whole time.  What's going on?

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taver91 answered 5 years ago

The "clicks" indicate the battery is not delivering enough power to turn the starter against the resistance of the engine. Try jumping from a running vehicle of putting in another battery with enough CCA rating for your car (preferably a new one).

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