99 F150 starting problem

Feb 13, 2008 2 Replies

I parked the truck one day and decided to move it. I turned the key and nothing happened ( i.e. no start or even attempt to start and no fault lights of any kind ). I turne dthe key off and there was a ticking sound coming from the left side of the dash.



I checked in the engine compartment and the battery voltage was fine ( measured on the cable clamps ).



I remved the negative cable for about 30 seconds and then reconnected it.



After that the truck has started fine.



Any ideas what the problem was/is?



GH


Airbag countdown? Run, don't walk.

I checked in the engine compartment and the battery voltage was fine ( measured on the cable clamps ).

I remved the negative cable for about 30 seconds and then reconnected it.

After that the truck has started fine.

Any ideas what the problem was/is?

GH

How about an incomplete ground connection? Either a loose cable connector or a dirty post or connector...

DaveD

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