changing the starter on Triton 5.4
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changing the starter on Triton 5.4
I am nobody's idea of a mechanic, but I thought even I would be able to change the starter on my 99 F-150 4 x 4 with a 5.4 Triton. However, I can't find a tool to get the top nut off. What am I missing? Do I need to remove something else to get at the starter?
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changing the starter on F-150
Thanks to all for the advice. I finally got the starter out, but the truck does the same thing with the new starter installed. I took the old one to Auto Zone and it tested fine. It still gives a click or two when I turn the key, and that's it. I've heard that the motor is probably locked up, the transmission is locked, the alternator is froze up ... and some other theories. I'm thinking I'll just wind up chalking it up to another Craig's List mistake and junking it. First, though, anybody have an idea how a non-mechanically inclined guy could narrow down what it is, or that the motor is, indeed, no good?
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Could be the transmission gear position sensor. If it's not adjusted correctly it will not start because it doesn't sense that the truck is in Park. Remove the nut on the gear shift cable on the tranny and use a wrench to turn the shaft and ensure the tranny is in Park then try to start it without putting the cable back on the tranny. I had this same issue. My cable was out of adjustment and it wouldn't start try to start.
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I've had this problem before. Frustrating. hang in there you'll find it.. Might just replace the firewall relay just to make sure. its only a 10 dollar part, that always the first thing I replace because its cheap..