Clicking before turning over?

[dangerous1]

Went to start the truck this morning and just got a clicking noise (sounded like a solenoid?) After turning the key a few times and turned over and started.

Got home and have tried it 4 or 5 times, turns over fine now.
Battery and starter connections all tight, voltage meter showing 12.5-6.

Will a bad starter do this?

 

[Bugman]

It could of been either your starter solenoid on the fender or the glow plug relay.

I doubt that it would of been the starter itself.

 

[SDS97_7.3]

It could of been either your starter solenoid on the fender or the glow plug relay.

I doubt that it would of been the starter itself.

^These. Next time it does it, turn the key on, pop the hood and use a screwdriver to jump the two big posts on the pass. fender solenoid. If it fires right up that is the likely culprit.

 

[dangerous1]

Thanks guys, it did sound like it was coming from under the hood.

 

[dangerous1]

Well it ended up being the starter, decided to go at 3:30 am this morning. After playing around with it I was able to cross the solenoid on the starter itself and get it running.

Got a new one from ford this afternoon and installed it.