F150 is trying to start while switch is in lock poistion what can cause this?
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Asked by Genon Feb 22, 2015 at 07:22 AM about the 2001 Ford F-150 XLT Extended Cab 4WD SB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

While in my house keys in house I hear my F150 trying to start, truck is locked switch is
in lock position. Drove truck about 4 hour before it started trying to start what is causing
this?

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Jessie answered 10 years ago

check for loose connection at the starter, something might be bridging the posts on your starter.

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bandit31so answered 10 years ago

you might want to check your connections to you solenoid. or change it. it is on the left side of your firewall.

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