1997 Ford F250 Starter

1997 FORD F-250
127,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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FARMERDW
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About 2 months ago the truck began to randomly not start. It will start if I short across the starter solenoid. I put a new solenoid on but that didn't help.

The problem has now progressed to the point that it will only start if I short across the solenoid.

Any idea what the problem may be?
Jul 15, 2010 at 8:02 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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check starter relay, if OK ignition switch is probably shot
Jul 15, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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