Starter

Asked by Joeydog Jul 24, 2016 at 04:30 PM about the 2002 Ford F-150 XL SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Should there be power to the starter, via the large
red lead, with the key off?

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Autorepairwizard answered 7 years ago

The key is just a switch that engages the power to starter to turn over the engine, but electric should be present st the solenoid, ready for action.

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OJ answered 7 years ago

I believe the solenoid on the fenderwell directs current to the starter via the ignition switch.

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