Erik Reece Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 I have a 1999 XLT with the triton v8. It was running fine other than a bad battery, I had to jump it to start it. It had been sitting for a while due to some bad coil packs and lack of time to work on it. I replaced the coil packs and spark plugs, jumped it and it started no problem, drove it around with no issues. Battery would not hold a charge though. I parked it again for about a week until I could get a battery for it. Put the new battery in and I get a no crank scenario. I put the key in and everything lights up as normal I turn the key and I her it hit the solenoid and it stops there. I read in another forum to check if the headlights go out when you turn the key or if they dim or go out. Mine do nothing when I turn the key, they stay on and bright. It said with this scenario the problem is before the solenoid. Here is what I have done:checked the voltage and confirmed the battery is goodchecked to see if there is a voltage drop off from the battery terminalsreplaced the battery terminalschecked the solenoid voltage tried to jump it at the solenoidchecked the fusesreplaced the ignition starter switchchecked and cleaned connections.I still am getting only a click at the solenoid. I am frustrated and stumped and wondering if anyone had any ideas or advice. thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 Did you try replacing the solenoid? Did you check all of the fuses? What was the voltage on both sides of the solenoid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordtech1 Posted March 27, 2016 Share Posted March 27, 2016 (edited) There are two solenoids one on firewall and one on the starter. If you jump the one firewall and nothing happens or no Sparks, then there is no load. IE starter open. Sometimes the eyelets on cable going to starter corrode and break off. I suspect a bad connection at the starter or a defective starter. It's a simple circuit Edited March 27, 2016 by fordtech1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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