'00 F350 V10 starter problems

CBBC · Jan 13, 2015

So the truck has been hesitating before it turns over for the last couple weeks...turn key- click- pause- go. When it turns over it is fast and fires right up...but a pause or delay. Sometimes a slight crank, pause and then go.

On Friday I was running around, several stops, finally on the side of the hwy I stopped to take down some signs. This time it was done. Good solid click from solenoid...but that was it. Got towed home. Pulled the starter and dropped off at the starter place for a fix.

Picked it up yesterday, he said it was worn and was surprised it wasn't just spinning without engaging...
I put it back in last night thinking all was well, but not since I'm posting here. Still just a good solid click.
Maybe he didn't fix it right, but this guy is pretty good and fair with us farmers. What else could it be? Its an auto so I can't rock the engine. Can I try to rotate it any way to see it will move?

Seems odd as the truck was running well and strong. Nothing to do with temp here as we are on Vancouver Island, a bit damp but above freezing 5-10d Celsius.

Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Grant

jimg.allentown · Jan 13, 2015

There may be a bad spot on the armature. When the starter stops on that spot, it might not go. Hard to diagnose even with the right tools. BUT, there is also the possibility that the starter is not being energized by the related circuitry. I see that a lot of the later model vehicles do not energize the starter relay directly from the ignition switch. Some have computer control involved.
If you can get to it, try checking for voltage at the small terminal on the starter while attempting to crank. If you are getting voltage, it may mean that the starter is bad. Also check the voltage at the large terminal. I have seen bad connections on the heavy wire cause the voltage to drop to the point that the starter won't turn. Examine the connections carefully. It only takes one loose one to make everything not work right.

Mike M · Jan 13, 2015

Did you have the battery tested ?

El Toro · Jan 13, 2015

Use a hydrometer and check each battery cell to see if one is weak. Hal

Steve@Advance · Jan 13, 2015

You'll need an assistant and a test light. Have someone hold the switch to the start position, test the voltage to the starter lug, to the solenoid, see where the failure is.

If the power is making it to the starter lug, test the starter case to be sure it's grounded (light will not be on if it's grounded). If there is power to the starter lug and the case is grounded, there is still a problem in the starter.

CBBC · Jan 13, 2015

Thanks guys,
Took the starter back out. They were surprised, changed the solenoid again. Load tested the battery, good.

I'm going to put back together and hope...otherwise checking all connections.

I'll post back. G

CBBC · Jan 13, 2015

Put it back in with the new solenoid. Fired right up.
I did take some emery cloth to the wire ends before I hooked it up. I also changed the + bat terminal after I had it running...it looked a bit rough.

Thanks for the advice guys...sometimes it is just a faulty part I guess.
Grant

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