I'm new to this forum but everyone here seems to have a good deal of knowledge so I figured I'd post my question. When I tried to start my my truck this morning nothing happened. When I turned the key the engined didn't even try to turn over. No noise whatsoever. Is it the starter? Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks

 

Sounds to me like a dead battery....

 

Clean the battery cables and put a charger on it if the voltage is low. How old is the battery? I have good luck when 1 will last 5 years.

Good luck

 

I am having the same trouble with my 1997 F150 XLT as we speak. Might be a starter solinoid. I will post when I know more.

 

My mechanic made a house call tonight and after using his test lights and me turning the key, determined that my ignition switch is sending power to the starter and that the starter/solinoid unit is shot. It looks to be an easy enough fix that I will tackle tomorrow afternoon if I get the chance after work.

 

I couldn't get the starter bolts out so I brought it to my mechanic. He had a horrible time with the bolts and said I never would have done it in the driveway. Badly corroded stud and ended up craking the starter housing.....so much for the core charge.

It looks like there was a braided cable on the starter solinoid that was burned through. Starts like a champ now!

 

It's definitely not the solinoid. I replaced it and it still won't start. I guess I'll replace the starter and see if that works. Thanks for the help.

 

Before you fork out the money for a starter, I would make sure the battery connections are clean and then installed properly. Also check the cables from your battery to ensure they are in good shape, and not corroded. Your battery might not be good. Have it checked also.

 

1st things first. Check the positive line coming down to the starter, its the thick line (red) and check the crappy end piece it tends to become corroded and will not allow a good connection to the starter. Cut it off replace it or replace the entire wire and your troubles will be gone. been there done that. new connection .69 cents. new starter 25???.??.