starter doesn't even turn it over?

1999 FORD F-350
196,000 MILES
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VINCE LETTAU
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i have a 1999 ford f-150 diesel 7.3 liter, wont start, the starter doesn't even try to turn it over, checked batteries they are good, you can her the relay for the injectors kick in but nothing for the starter. what do i check next?

have not had any problems starting at all. drove to three different place, came out wouldn't start.
Apr 30, 2012 at 7:08 PM
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FIXITMR
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check starter for ignition key voltage at start position.
Apr 30, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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WERE THEM BATTERIES CHECKED AT A POPULAR AUTO PARTS STORE OR ANOTHER WITH THE ABILITY TO FULLY TEST IT'S CURRENT CAPABILITIES....OR DID YOU JUST DO A SIMPLE VOLTAGE TEST?

ALONG WITH THAT--IS THE CHARGING SYSTEM WORKING AND RECHARGING YOUR BATTERIES?

STARTERS EVENTUALLY TEAR UP.....IT TOO CAN BE REMOVED AND TESTED.

..........BEFORE YOU START SPENDING MONEY, REMOVING "BIG STUFF" AND THROWING UNNECESSARY PARTS INTO THE EQUATION

THIS MAY HELP YOU BE AGGRESSIVE IN CHECKING STUFF...SEE MY ANSWER IN THIS LINK

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/1996-chevrolet-tahoe-wont-start-sounds-dead-battery-jumpbox-get-same-reults

LET US KNOW HOW IT'S PROGRESSING OR IF YOU NEED MORE INSTRUCTION/ HELP TESTING STUFF

THE MEDIC
Apr 30, 2012 at 8:21 PM
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