Thread: More 94 Ford pickup problems

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Originally Posted by Tom F

Ya I think I'll put a different soleniod on it first, got a 89 pickup all ready to junk out so it won't cost me anything. I'm REALLY getting sick of all the New China Replacement Junk that sold now days.

I'm coming out your way this Friday for Pheasant hunting, is the corn out yet?

Not even close, Tom... too much rain, moisture on the corn still around 25, most guys just finally getting beans done!!!!!

I switched solenoids, same problem. Went and got a new starter, put it in, started it, worked just fine. Shut it off and tried again and only click click click. Pulled the starter, hooked it up to a battery and nothing. Took it back to Advanced Auto, they tried it and it worked??????????????
I'm almost ready to go buy a Chev or Dodge.

HELLLLLLLLLLLLP!!!!!!!

Come on Ford mechanics what's the cure?

Didn't Ford switch solenoid types in '94? Seems to me that '94 was a transition year for the solenoid, but not sure. I know it is too basic, but how is your battery, and assuming it is good, how are your ground connections? Grasping at straws, here.

They switched starters to a high intensity thing (lot more money), the solenoid has four terminals but only three are used. I took one off an older truck and had the same results. The battery is only a couple of months old, connections are really clean.

One thing I've noticed is that when hooking the battery back up it sparks, is that normal?