Will not start licks once then nothing else?

1998 FORD F-150
178,568,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CLYDE JOHNSON
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I went to start my truck and it clicks once then nothing else. I have changed the starter three days ago and the battery last week. what else could it be?
Sep 14, 2021 at 9:51 PM
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SQM
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Hello,

Just so we cover the basics. Have you tried to jump start it?
In case the battery some how got drained or if it got a dead cell.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

Typically if you just get a click with a good battery then it points to the starter or a loose connection to the starter that is not allowing full power to turn the engine.

Make sure the battery cables are secured and clean. Check the cable that attaches to the starter as well for any corrosion.

If you are unable to jump start it, if it still just clicks with all the cables secure then it will likely the starter, even though you have just replaced it.

Let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
Sep 14, 2021 at 11:38 PM
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