I believe all of the electronics have stayed on because I could not get the vehicle to start at all?

BIGSARGE95

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2014 FORD F-150
3.7L
V6
2WD
AUTOMATIC
87,234 MILES

I drove my truck 62 miles. Everything was working fine. I stopped at a gas station, parked it and turned it off. I was then heading outside, and I attempted to start the truck with the aftermarket remote start. It made one click and didn’t start. I then climbed in, put my key in and attempted to start it and no clicks or anything. The check engine light was on as well. It was like the starter didn’t attempt to turn anything on. Only the electronics were on (lights, dash, radio). I had to leave the truck behind to make it to work on time. However, I believe all of the electronics have stayed on. I couldn’t get the vehicle to start at all.

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KEN L

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It sounds like the starter motor went bad, but to be sure this guide can help you test for power at the starter trigger wire:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Here are the starter wiring diagrams and how to change out the starter in case you need it. Let me know if the trigger wire is getting power. I would do a CAN scan as well; you can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy

Here is one for about $99.00 if you need it:

https://amzn.to/3ZixY4v

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