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Just a Click sound, sometimes


Kingoverace

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so my 98 3.0 wont start...

bought a new battery, batt clamps,coil pack, plug wires, and starter/solenoid...

still same thing, I might get a click, other time i turn the key and dont even get a radio or any lights.... Its my 2nd new battery and it dont make a difference if i put the battery charger on it(wondering if maybe thats shot). But am CLUELESS at this point.tried switching relays, nothing...need truck for work and school and alcohol.PPLLZZ HEELPP!!
 


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Sounds like wiring to me. Have you checked continuity in the wires? I'd start with grounds, then move onto positives.
 

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this happened to my 79 alot. i added another ground going from the negative terminal to the body and she started every time since
 

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