2002 Ford Explorer Repair Question
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2002 Ford Explorer Think I have starter problem
24 hours ago, wife's Explorer would not start....jumping it did not help. Took out battery, went to Autozone, machine test revealed bad battery so I replaced and installed it. Still nothing. No turnover, nothing....panel lights came on, headlights on, radio on, but absolutely no turnover whatsoever. Am I looking at a starter problem here? If so, how hard is it to take this thing out and get fixed? Meaning, do I remove it, get tested by new one and re-install? Help!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by jamescox69Answer
first i would like you to turn your headlights on and crank it. does it dim? or does it stay bright?
if it dims, try tapping on the starter with a hammer and cranking it. if still nothing, jump the starter with some cables. if it doesnt move with direct 12v replace it, not to hard of a job. if it does move, then you should change your relay/solenoid.
Have helper hold key to start and find the starter bang on it-if it kicks over replace the starter, if not look power at small terminal yellow and light blue wire, no power here back track it to the starter relay, transmission range sensor and ignition switch.
Thanks blackop555. Lights remained bright. still jump the starter or tapping w/hammer?
dont think tapping will help now nor jumping it, do as ras suggested with the checkign voltage at wires he suggested. sounds to me like the starter isnt getting power or the lights would have dimmed.
will it crank if car is in neutral instead of park?
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