1992 Ford F150

1992 FORD F-150
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KAUAIKID
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Electrical problem
1992 Ford F150 V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

Problem: When I turn the ignition switch to start position all I get is either a single "click" or rapid multiple clicks: "click click click click:

I put a very good battery in and it did the same thing

I put a new starter in and it did the same thing.

I had my wife turn the switch to on so I could listen to the click. It came from the engine compartment and I could feel some kind of switch or relay vibrate the right front fender. What needs to be fixed. Thanks in advance.

Curt Mason, Summit Point, WV
Aug 14, 2010 at 5:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have the starter relay mounted on the inner fender (under the hood)?
Aug 14, 2010 at 4:16 PM
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KAUAIKID
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Yes, the relay is mounted on the inside of the right fender
Aug 15, 2010 at 12:33 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I have a feeling that is the problem. Remove it and have it checked. Many parts stores will do it for free.

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Aug 15, 2010 at 2:43 PM
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