Can someone go help Calusa please? I have the ability to remote control a computer(or even a mac) but not Calusas.
I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Hook the + of the troller to the one little bolt and the - on the troller to the - on the battery. It should NOT run until the key is turned like you are cranking it. If it then does NOT then you have a problem the key switch or similar and NOT the relay/solenoid.
Doing the above the troller would not crank regardless where the key position was, either full start, on or off.
then you aren't getting power to the relay/solenoid. Now you have to figure out why. Shift switch or key switch or more. I dunno if that part of a Ford is all computerized or not.
Did you do the computer reset like I suggested?
I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Usually a few minutes but I suspect an '89 doesn't have any computer involvement in the starting process if it has one at all. That's a pretty new "feature".
Being an '89 I would suspect it's just a key switch and the shift switch and nothing else between. Maybe a fuse?
I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Calusa, tighten out, buy a test light. Ground the light, touch the smal terminal and have somene turn the key. If it shows power but doesnt crank, check the starter side of the relay. If it shows power but doesnt crank, check the starter end of the cable from the relay. If themrelay is not getting power to the small,terminal, wiggle the shifter, try again. Put it in neutral if need be, try again after that let us know..
It is easy to do, did you pull the ignition switch yet? When mine failed it did take a few weeks of it starting then not starting too finally find out that part of the ignition switch was breaking off.
My 1990 f250 had an ignition switch break.
That's an easy check you should have a pin hole on the steering column.
Push that in and turn the key it should pop right out.
This not it but in this pic the tab that is on top is what broke off on mine, that was lots of fun too get out.
Calusa, tighten out, buy a test light. Ground the light, touch the smal terminal and have somene turn the key. If it shows power but doesnt crank, check the starter side of the relay. If it shows power but doesnt crank, check the starter end of the cable from the relay. If themrelay is not getting power to the small,terminal, wiggle the shifter, try again. Put it in neutral if need be, try again after that let us know..
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He can't get there because he can't start his truck without a trolling motor. I guess he could order one or catch the old people transport bus that comes through the Dell Webb community. Maybe for $5 they will swing you to a parts or hardware store.
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I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Though that requires the use of both hands and may be too complex for someone who apparently has never done any DIY work.
Using a trolling motor that is a high-current item as a test light may overload a low-current circuit and cause other problems.
You can use google or youtube to find a large number of articles, diagrams, and video's that will help you a lot better than the incomplete disjointed comments on this thread that aren't well-suited for a logical sequential diagnotic test.
Here is a schematic of your starter wiring
12 volts at the solonoid when key is in start? if yes , bad solonoid, if no
check red and light blue into and out of the nuetral switch
if u have 12 at the nuetral switch then bad switch if no voltage then u have a bad ign switch
Ok ****. I tested the solenoid using my 12v trolling motor. I touched both bolts, the big ones, and Mrs. Calusa tried to start the truck. The prop turned with the key/start.
Ok ****. I tested the solenoid using my 12v trolling motor. I touched both bolts, the big ones, and Mrs. Calusa tried to start the truck. The prop turned with the key/start.
I missed this one. Sounds like the starter is stuck
Using the internationally known starter test,you will need......... a hammer.
Apply hammer using the tap tap taparoo method while better half turns the ign key to start.
Though that requires the use of both hands and may be too complex for someone who apparently has never done any DIY work.
Using a trolling motor that is a high-current item as a test light may overload a low-current circuit and cause other problems.
You can use google or youtube to find a large number of articles, diagrams, and video's that will help you a lot better than the incomplete disjointed comments on this thread that aren't well-suited for a logical sequential diagnotic test.
he's using a trolling motor as test light and you are suggesting he buy a multimeter instead of a test light? Are you crazyn
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I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Using the internationally known FORD starter test,you will need......... a hammer.
Apply hammer using the tap tap taparoo method while better half turns the ign key to start.
FIFY
For every Ford I ever owned, a hammer behind the seat was more important than jumper cables.
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I stuck a penny in the seatbelt of my moms 77 Pontiac Bonneville and couldnt get out, she left me in the car for and hour and called me stupid. My dad came home and cut it with scissors, and they both took turns beating me
delayed reaction.
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I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
You can hammer on anything you want but if that relay doesn't click when you turn the key the only thing you will be doing is knocking magnets off the starter.
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I did not read the story but if you take tax payers money maybe you should be held to some standards.-Cyclist
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
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I hope you get ir figured out, but if you suffer some calamity can I have your boat? I love that little lady. :grin
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Doing the above the troller would not crank regardless where the key position was, either full start, on or off.
Did you do the computer reset like I suggested?
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Being an '89 I would suspect it's just a key switch and the shift switch and nothing else between. Maybe a fuse?
when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
Best 5 bucks you will ever spend...
They're on sale at Harbor Freight right now for $3.99!!
http://www.harborfreight.com/automotive-motorcycle/diagnostics/circuit-tester-30779.html
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
http://www.harborfreight.com/7-function-multimeter-98025.html
Though that requires the use of both hands and may be too complex for someone who apparently has never done any DIY work.
Using a trolling motor that is a high-current item as a test light may overload a low-current circuit and cause other problems.
You can use google or youtube to find a large number of articles, diagrams, and video's that will help you a lot better than the incomplete disjointed comments on this thread that aren't well-suited for a logical sequential diagnotic test.
12 volts at the solonoid when key is in start? if yes , bad solonoid, if no
check red and light blue into and out of the nuetral switch
if u have 12 at the nuetral switch then bad switch if no voltage then u have a bad ign switch
This has "Redneck" written all over it.
:rotflmao
I missed this one. Sounds like the starter is stuck
Using the internationally known starter test,you will need......... a hammer.
Apply hammer using the tap tap taparoo method while better half turns the ign key to start.
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
FIFY
For every Ford I ever owned, a hammer behind the seat was more important than jumper cables.
Original member number 3640 - September 2001.
NRA Endowment Member
That is why, but I still do it my self most of the time.:banghead
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "
I'll keep you posted as I progress through the diagnostics. :hairraiser
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when we say the same thing about welfare recipients, you cry like a wounded buffalo Sopchoppy
It's their money, they spend it how they like. Truth and honesty have nothing to do with it. - Mr Jr
"“A radical is one who advocates sweeping changes in the existing laws and methods of government.” "