New Starter Stil Wont Start 00 F350

[diesel dually]

My 2000 F350 wouldnt start on a job so I used a hammer to tap the starter and get it home thinking that it was a flat spot on the starter. I replaced the starter with a new one and it still wont start. Everything lights up when I turn the key but it just clicks. Any idea as to what this might be?? I was thinking it might be a relay but I cant be sure and they are somewhat hard to test. Any suggestions would be a great help.

 

[DaveBen]

Your batteries are toast. Replace them in pairs only, or you will kill the new one very quickly.

Dave

 

[trackspeeder]

Check the relay, right fender. You can use a screwdriver.

Don't use a Snap On screwdriver. Mr. Snap On dealer gets a little upset when tools are not properly used.

 

[iracemine]

your batteries are toast. replace them in pairs only, or you will kill the new one very quickly.

Dave

x2

 

[JLDickmon]

Check the relay, right fender. You can use a screwdriver.

Don't use a Snap On screwdriver. Mr. Snap On dealer gets a little upset when tools are not properly used.

"I'm not turning it for warranty because it's got an arc'd spot on the shaft, I'm turning it in because the blade is broken..."

 

[JLDickmon]

did you try to tap test the new one?

 

[trackspeeder]

"I'm not turning it for warranty because it's got an arc'd spot on the shaft, I'm turning it in because the blade is broken..."

Take said screwdriver chuck it in the vise. Then give it a yank, and hand it back to Mr Snap On.