1991 Ford Escort

STARTER DOES NOT CRANK & STARTER RELAY CLICKS

Ensure battery is fully charged and cables are clean and properly connected. Clean and tighten connections at starter and relay. Connect jumper cable across terminals "B" and "M". See Fig. If starter does not operate, replace starter

STARTER DOESN'T CRANK & RELAY CHATTERS/DOESN'T CLICK
1.Ensure battery is fully charged and cables are clean and properly connected. Remove push-on connector from relay (Red/Blue wire).
2.Ensure connection is clean and secure and relay bracket is grounded. If connections are okay, check operation of relay with jumper wire.
3.Place vehicle in Park or Neutral. Ensure ignition is off. Connect one end of jumper wire to now exposed terminal on starter relay and other end to battery positive post.
4.If this corrects problem, check ignition switch, neutral switch and wiring in starting circuit for open or loose connections. If jumper wire across relay does not correct problem, replace relay.