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fireguy342
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May 14, 2010, 11:06 AM

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2003 FORD EXPEDITION 5.4 100,000 MILES

I recently replaced the starter. Now when i turn the ignition it just clicks.


re-tired
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May 14, 2010, 11:47 AM

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HAVE BATT TESTED . CLEAN AND TIGHTEN CONNECTIONS . ALL OK TURN STARTER BACK IN FOR TESTING POSS REPLACEMENT.


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fireguy342
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May 15, 2010, 6:00 AM

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when i try and start it the battery cables get hot. What would cause this?


nickwarner
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May 15, 2010, 6:16 AM

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make sure the wire going to the starter isn't rubbed through the insulation anywhere and grounding to the frame.


Hammer Time
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May 15, 2010, 6:39 AM

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If the battery cables are getting hot, that indicates high current flow so you may be looking at a bad starter.



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