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[Aman1001]

Hey guys, I have a 93 XLT 5-speed. Since I have owned the truck i have had this problem twice. My connection on my starter seems to be coming loose or something. I checked my battery connections, and the connections at the soleniod thing on the fender. The first problem was a loose connection on the starter ground, but now it has happened again. The starter is new and I doubt there is anything wrong with it. When I turn the key it clicks, so the soleniod is getting power. The clutch interlock is working because when I don't press in the clutch there is no power. Any ideas?

 

[MAXIMIS1]

give the starter a good wack with a hammer and try again it it works you might want to replace the starter.
if you have a way to test amp draw then test the circuit with it first

 

[marragtop]

Carefully inspect the cables again. While connections can appear to be good, the wire under the plastic coating can be corroded (green) and cause your problem.

 

[Papa]

I have used an ac clamp on meter to successfully get a read on the amperage draw though it is not 100% accurate since this is a DC electrical circuit but you can make some good readings. My $ is on a bad cable and your engine ground can also fail adding to the cumulative effect. Use a DC volt meter (I prefer a digital for this test) and take a voltage drop reading on your main cables from end to end with current flowing.

 

[Aman1001]

Thanks..I'm gonna try testing the circuit