Bob Linhart (71.223.74.8) - Sun Jun 29 13:47:09 2008

I have replaced the interior light relay switch because the truck won't start and the switch made a terible clicking sound.

The clicking continues even after replacing the relay and the truck will still not start.

Are there any suggestions or solutions out there?

Reply #1 m banda (98.196.254.96) - Wed Jul 9 21:32:59 2008

hey bob! my truck will not start either. i have 2001 7.3 liter truck. the wait to start flickers on and off when starting. the only way it starts if i turn the ignition on and off quickly. this is tearing my starter up. have u got a reply or can help

thanks

Reply #2 Greg (66.243.247.232) - Mon Dec 29 21:52:55 2008

I replaced the starter in my 95' 7.3 diesel this summer and drove a little until the batteries went out. I replaced both batteries and cleaned very well all of the connections. Now I get nothing but a clicking type noise! I am getting power through the solinoid, but nothing else. Any suggestions!?!

Reply #3 Charlotte (24.236.84.103) - Tue Feb 10 18:57:04 2009

location , relay for 200 ford truck

Reply #4 Chris (99.155.26.252) - Wed Feb 25 10:20:55 2009

I have a similar problem with my ignition relay. The vehicle won't start and I am getting a rapid clicking sound from the relays. One was burned up and I replaced it and after more of the same I am not getting power to anything.

Reply #5 Kris (68.102.158.149) - Sat Apr 25 17:10:00 2009

If you are having problems with your ford f250 or bigger not starting *such as acts like the battery is dead when you turn the key, dies after short time of running, check gauge light, service wrench, check engine light, or you see -- on the screen, dies going down the road, check relay 303. Relay 303 is the fuel pump relay and will cause all kinds of trouble for you. TAP THE RELAY WHILE THE TRUCK IS RUNNING IF THE TRUCK DIES THIS IS YOUR PROBLEM.

This can save you thousands. My dealer was wanting to change batteries, alt., computer and more so I would have spent a load of money. It took my genius brother about 30 min. to find the problem and it will cost me nothing. The dealers will not know this problem I call ford dealers all over the us and no one knew a thing about this problem. I hope this fixes some of y'all s problems.

Reply #6 Dave (76.1.230.221) - Wed Apr 29 17:23:39 2009

1997 F250: Where is the directional relay located?

Reply #7 BR (75.70.21.215) - Fri May 8 12:40:47 2009

You guys sound like you had the same problem I had. This may be it but I'm not positive. My mechanic called down to ford and gave them the vin #. The guy said it was some part that is part of a recall and they will replace it for free.

Reply #8 looking for answers (24.88.249.132) - Mon Sep 21 21:29:07 2009

I have a 95' F-250 Crewcab with the 7.3 Powerstroke. The problem with a check engine light that would stay on for a moment longer than usual after starting then progressed to flickering dash lights, and interior lights when I would turn the ignition to the on position. It went rapidly from there to the point of everything being dead and the truck not starting. I have replaved the ignition module under the steering column, but truck still isn't starting. Is this similar to the problem solved by replacing the 303 relay in the earlier post? Has anyone had a problem similar to this.

Thanks

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