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Splitime 07-06-2012 11:27 AM


Originally Posted by yellowihss (Post 899635)
This is actually usually caused by a weak starter.
The load causes the wire to get hot, which increases the resistance in the wire itself. It creates even more heat to the point that even when cold, the wire cant handle the amps.

Brand new tested starter. By cutting and simply reclamping the wire 2 inches down and it works perfectly now.

My issue was corrosion of the wires hidden within the clamps.

greenday3437 07-06-2012 02:30 PM


Originally Posted by Splitime (Post 899906)
Brand new tested starter. By cutting and simply reclamping the wire 2 inches down and it works perfectly now.

My issue was corrosion of the wires hidden within the clamps.

I actually had this problem on my 2003 mazda 6 a few months ago, everytime it rained for a few days or was really humid and I hadn't driven the car within 24 hours, it wouldnt start. The issue ended up being the same as splitime's, the wires insude the clamps on the battery were so corroded that enough current couldnt pass for the starter.

flounder 07-07-2012 12:14 PM

Common problem on the f150s is the big positive wire that attaches to the solenoid corrodes and basically breaks off of the starter. Give that cable a good wiggle and see if it either breaks off or has a lot of green corrosion around it. You can either replace the eyelet or the entire cable if you wish.

If it's not that, it's the starter itself.

shuiend 07-07-2012 01:18 PM

I just got the Truck started. Firstly I got out my Haynes manual and decided to see what it said about checking the starting system. It more or less told me to do all the same tests you guys did, except for it gave me pictures so I knew what to look for. I went up to autozone and got a battery terminal cleaning kit. When I took off the terminals their bottoms were covered white acid stuff. I cleaned all that off and then put the terminals back on the battery. When I went to start the truck it did the same thing. After that I jumped the positive from the battery to the ignition post on the starter relay. The starter would turn but the truck would not start. I figured I would try one more time with the key in and the truck in neutral. When I touched the relay the truck started right up. I tried with the key and it started fine. So thanks a lot you guys for the help. Time to head to harbor freight and buy asnd engine hoist.

shuiend 07-07-2012 03:17 PM

So I think God does not want me to fix my track car. On the way to HF to buy an engine hoist my oil pressure in the truck dropped to zero. I pulled over into a parking lot and shut off the truck. I checked the oil level and it was fine. I am thinking my sensor died. Unfortunately I did not have any tools with me so I could not check. I will be going back in the morning and doing some test to determine if it is the sensor or not. I really hope that it is the sensor.

pusha 07-07-2012 07:56 PM

hey bud glad you got your issues worked out hope all is well god bless

shuiend 07-09-2012 06:06 PM

So I had my local shop change out my oil pressure switch today. It was at a very odd location and a bitch to get to. Was worth the $20 to have them do it. Right when I pulled in front of my house the gauge started screwing up again. Here is a video of what it is doing. I am planning on going back to the shop tomorrow to show them the video and ask where I should start looking next.


pusha 07-09-2012 06:27 PM

hey brother I hope all of your issues work themselves out god bless

rleete 07-09-2012 09:33 PM

I would say ground. Seeing as corrosion was the culprit before, this may be more of the same.

pusha 07-09-2012 09:35 PM

that sounds like a good idea my main man! lars hope all this stuff straightens itself out god bless

shuiend 07-10-2012 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by rleete (Post 901214)
I would say ground. Seeing as corrosion was the culprit before, this may be more of the same.

I will be checking my Haynes manual this afternoon to find all the grounds and in the next few days go through and check and clean them all.

Braineack 07-10-2012 08:42 AM

my altima does something simliar on the clt temp gauge. ive ignored it for the past 7 years or so.

fmowry 07-10-2012 08:43 AM

I'll bet they put teflon tape on the pressure switch. It's grounded by the thread contact to the port.

Unless there's a 2nd ground for the gauge.

pusha 07-10-2012 09:53 AM

lars keep us abreast to the situation with your truck we have you in our hearts god bless

shuiend 07-10-2012 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by fmowry (Post 901346)
I'll bet they put teflon tape on the pressure switch. It's grounded by the thread contact to the port.

Unless there's a 2nd ground for the gauge.

I will ask the shop about that this afternoon or tomorrow.

pusha 07-10-2012 01:24 PM

lars problems like these are best dealt with quicky like jesus said

hope it works out for you bro god bless

Faeflora 07-11-2012 03:30 AM


Originally Posted by shuiend (Post 900341)
So I think God does not want me to fix my track car. On the way to HF to buy an engine hoist my oil pressure in the truck dropped to zero. I pulled over into a parking lot and shut off the truck. I checked the oil level and it was fine. I am thinking my sensor died. Unfortunately I did not have any tools with me so I could not check. I will be going back in the morning and doing some test to determine if it is the sensor or not. I really hope that it is the sensor.

Oil pressure does not like you.

Do you own three vehicles now?

Buy the mazda 2 and you can be just like me.


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