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Tiny
JBAKER72
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  • 1999 FORD F-150
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 125,000 MILES
Turn key to on position everything on dash starts clicking then slowly shuts off. Sometimes it starts right other times I get this.
Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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  • 48,601 POSTS
Check battery for condition including load test most places do for free. Batteries are normally only good for about four years, keeping terminal ends clean helps extend their life.
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Wednesday, June 14th, 2017 AT 9:35 AM
Tiny
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So went to mechanic today replaced connectors to battery. Then truck would just crank but not turn over theft light was flashing really fast said key was going bad? Finally got it started and works fine so far taking it to dealership Saturday.
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Thursday, June 15th, 2017 AT 6:34 PM
Tiny
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Try a security system reset, see link. that may be why it did not start right away due to battery disconnect. See link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system
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Friday, June 16th, 2017 AT 6:24 AM

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