1997 Ford Explorer No power, no clicking, no lights, no sta

1997 FORD EXPLORER
168,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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TOOSHORT18295
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I but new head gaskets on my explorer. When i try to start it was just clicking at first. Then i replace the Battery but it was sill clicking, then i replace the starter and the starter solenoid and still just clicking asked a friend and he said it could be the battery cables so i replaced them. know i am getting nothing at all no power, no clicking, no lights, and no start. can u pleases help me
Aug 25, 2010 at 7:58 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Check and test all the fusible links
Aug 25, 2010 at 12:14 PM
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TOOSHORT18295
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how would i check it and what am i looking for?
Aug 25, 2010 at 1:37 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Find the links could be at the starter relay, battery or alternator test it with a test lite before and after the link
Aug 25, 2010 at 2:10 PM
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TOOSHORT18295
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ok thank now i am back to the clicking but wont start and neg. battery cable keeps on jumping when i try to crack my truck. I think it might be the ignition switch.
Aug 27, 2010 at 4:45 AM
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TOOSHORT18295
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i still just getting clicking noise and the battery cables keep on jumping the ground only. I have replace the starter,starter solenoid, battery, battery cables, ignition starter switch. I am still just getting clicking noise. i even pulled the transmission to look at the flywheel and its ok so if u can please help me. Thanks
Aug 28, 2010 at 8:41 AM
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