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1997 Ford F-150 truck won't start

Tiny
RICH9999
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  • 1997 FORD F-150
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 130,000 MILES
Hi I have a 97 f150. I live in canada where it is cold. I started the truck on a cold day after not using it for a week or so. I let the truck warm up for a few minutes and then started to drive. Everything worked as normal until I went to stop at an intersection where the truck stalled. I tried starting it again and it would not start. I tried boosting the battery and that did not work. I replaced the battery and cleaned the connection cables. This did not help either. When I try to start the truck it won't turn over. I am not sure what is wrong. Can you help?
Thanks.
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Wednesday, December 17th, 2008 AT 5:37 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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Will it crank? Or no crank at all? To me it sounds like its not cranking due to the things you are trying to do to get it to start?
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 1:24 PM
Tiny
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The truck will not crack at all.
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Saturday, December 20th, 2008 AT 3:08 PM
Tiny
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If you jump the solenoid key in the on position, does starter engage and vehicle start? Nothing?

If it engages and starts then the next step is to check if the solenoid is getting a +12v reference, if there is no +12v reference check the neutral safety switch for proper functionality and the ignition switch.
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Sunday, December 21st, 2008 AT 7:43 AM

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