2000 Ford Expedition Startin the vehicle

MAUTEFAM

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2000 FORD EXPEDITION
V8
2WD
AUTOMATIC
21,100 MILES

We are just trying to get a little more out of this car. Lately when I would try to start the car it would hesitate to turn over and an oder like burning rubber would start. Today it will not turn over at all even after being jumped. The batter is good could I have melted the actual cable or do you think this sounds like a starter gone bad

Saturday, May 30th, 2009 AT 1:19 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

MECHANIC
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Disconnect the battery and inspect the cables to make sure they are ok. Battery acid over the years can cause a problem with them and you don't want the positive to short out. Next, if they are good, have a friend turn the key to the start position while you check for power to the smaller wire on the starter. You should be getting 12 volts. IF you are, chances are the starter is the problem. Remove it and take it to a parts store and have it bench tested. Most will do it for free. That way you will know if that is the problem. Also, make sure the battery terminals are clean and tight, and the ground on the engine block is clean and tight too.

Let me know what you find.

Joe

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Friday, June 19th, 2009 AT 6:07 PM