The starter spins but doesn't engage.so i replaced the solenoid but now when i turn the switch on the car goes dead (head lights and dash) until i turn off the switch then the lights will come back on. could I have wired the solenoid wrong and got this result or does it sound like something else
Check the website for Autozone to get wiring diagrams free. If starter spins but doesn't engage, it is a bad starter drive located on the shaft of your starter. The solenoid is only there to spin the starter on a Ford. The centrifugal force engages the starter gear.
SOURCE: 4 wd will not engage ,indicator lights on dash do not light
If its not engaging into 4 WD the vaccum actulator is more than likely stuck. The actulator is located on the front of the axle next to the the front gear hub it will have a plastic cover over it. Unbolt the two 10mm bolts that hold the cover on and spray down with WD-40, also pull back the rubber cover thats on the actulator staff and spray it. You might have to hit the staff a few times to get it to move just make sure its in 4WD. I had the same problem, that part is exposed to alot of water, snow, salt and so on. Or you could just replace it but its cheaper to spray it down with WD-40
SOURCE: 95 F150 wont crank
the starter should be replaced. The solenoid is kikcing the pinion out but there is no contact being made to turn the starter motor. I have the exact same truck and before i changed the starter used the old starter tap trick. Tap the starter casing with a hammer and it should start turning again. hope this was helpful for you. Good luck.
Facing fuse box, left hand side, bottom fuse
SOURCE: 01 f150 4x4 4whell drive will not engage lights on dash come on
I am going to assume that you have auto 4x4, and not manual shift base model.. it just sounds like the servo motor that shifts between 2x4 and 4x4, has gone bad
question:
does it still engage into low range, even though it is stuck in 2x4?
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the front door speaker size is 6.5". i dont belive there is speakers in the dash
If these wires are properly attached, then check for power and/or damage to wires. The secondary will only energize when the ignition switch is engaged, so you'll need help (test when not attached to starter).
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