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1997 F150 XLT won't start makes a click when you turn the key In past with cleaning on battery terminal it would start but not this time Is it starter ignition switch selenoid starter relay other?
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∙ 16y ago
Sounds like starter selenoid or the starter cable going to the stsrter needs to be taken off and cleaned and the inner nut on the selenoid may not be torqued properly.
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