F250 92 Won't Start without jump

1992F250 · 08-19-2006, 02:17 PM

Have a F250 that will not start without a jump. Takes about 10 minutes when jumping to get enough of a charge to turn engine over. Problem started a couple of weeks ago. Bought a new battery and started right up the first time. But then subsequent attemps to start result in absolutely nothing . . . no noise . . . no clicking . . . just nothing when turning key. Have no clue what to check next. Help and direction . . . please!!!

RVkid · 08-29-2006, 11:14 AM

Could be a number of things, bad contact at the ends of the battery cables, the voltage regulator, or the altranator. Check with your local parts stores as they will usually do free checks on these parts. The only thing is you have to take them off the truck, but call them to make sure first. Also couldn't hurt to have the new battery checked. You may have gotten a junker.