1994 Aerostar dies at all times suddenly

Tiny
NLEEH
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  • 1994 FORD AEROSTAR
1994 ford Aerostar
3.0? V4?
over 100,000 miles
2 wheel drive
this van has had a gradually worsening electrical problem over the past 2 weeks. At first the instrument panel seemed to blink but rescently it will just die as it is being driven.
I believe it is a red wire that attaches to a pin on the upper starter solenoid. If we giggle it the interior lights will come back on and the van will start. We have tightened the battery cables.
I susspected this wire from the beginning but how do I tell where it is broken? Is it feasable to bare the wires and reconnect and wrap using electrical tapeand / or wire nuts?
Monday, June 11th, 2007 AT 11:04 PM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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Don't mess with it. Replace the wire. You will save your self some time, headaches, and frustration.
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 AT 8:53 AM
Tiny
NLEEH
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What do I ask for at the parts store?
This swire goes into the wiring harmess. Is it replaceable without gietting into hunting through the bundle of wires tracing it down?
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Tuesday, June 12th, 2007 AT 10:27 AM

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