My ignition wont crank the motor. However, I am able to jump the solenoid. The switch does turn. I'm wondering if the actuator bar is adjustable or if the switch may be defective.
Is this a no crank, no start issue?
Or is it a crank, but no start issue?
If no crank no start, when turning the ignition key to the start position, and you get no cranking, then you have a couple possibilities...
bad starter, bad solenoid at starter, or bad Battery connections.
It could even be a bad positive battery cable.
Bad battery terminal connections, are the most common result of a no crank no start issue.
Check the terminals, clean them, clean them, and did I say clean them?
check this... Turn the key to the on position just in front of the start position.
Then turn the lights on, are your headlights on. If they are on, that means you' are getting power through the ignition system. So ignition switch is not problem.
There is also a circuit breaker in the under the dash fuse box. It runs your power for the ignition system. It's a small half inch by 1 inch? Silver block. Try replacing that?
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.
SOURCE: ignition actuator
there is a pin in the rod that normally breaks, if you unbolt the ignition switch from the bottom of the column you will be able manually move the switch,
SOURCE: Turn the ignition and the engine barely cranks
You could have a starter that draws too much amperage or a bad ground. Check your grounds at the battery cables and check that the battery is fully charged. You may have an alternator problem. If the battery is fully charged check the starting and charging systems and that will tell you your problem.
SOURCE: 98 Ford F150 4.2 Liter Engine will not crank keeps
Sounds like there's a grounded wire somewhere between the ignition switch and the solenoid. When you bypass the switch with the screwdriver you don't ground out the line, but with the switch the ground shorts the circuit, blows the fuse, and then won't start the engine.
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