1997 Ford Explorer Starter Relay?

1997 FORD EXPLORER
248,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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BIGGCOLLECTIBLES
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Haven't had any previous related problems until today. Tried to start the truck and got nothing but a click. Not a bunch of clicks, just 1 click every time I turn the key. Tested the battery and it's fine. Do you think it might be the starter relay, and is there any way I can be sure?
Thanks for your time. Big G
Feb 28, 2010 at 9:41 AM
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MERLIN2021
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If you hear a click, then either the battery is weak, or the starter, possibly bad battery cable connections, check and clean both ends of BOTH cables! Dissconnect negative(-) first, and put it on last! If no click the starter relay is no good!
Feb 28, 2010 at 9:45 AM
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