My car will not start when I turn it over there is no click no nothing?

Tiny
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  • 2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
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My car will not start when I turn it over there's no click no nothing, I've checked all the fuses or replaced all the fuses batteries good I'm getting battery amperage back but still doesn't start if I cross the start a relay under the hood it'll start though.
Saturday, October 14th, 2023 AT 2:37 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like a bad starter motor, to be sure let's use a test light on the trigger wire when the key is in the crank position, here is a guide to help and I have included the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the starter system works.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

I have also included how to change the starter motor out in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Saturday, October 14th, 2023 AT 5:54 PM
Tiny
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When I take out the starter relay and use the wire crossover it starts just fine but otherwise it won't start with the key.
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Saturday, October 14th, 2023 AT 7:08 PM
Tiny
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Okay, let's check fuse #14 inside the SJB (fuse panel on the left side of the dash). Also, is the security light flashing?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
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Sunday, October 15th, 2023 AT 10:04 AM
Tiny
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Okay, here's a problem I'm having my car, will start if cross the starter solenoid relay but when I drive it the picture on the dashboard the picture shows that a wrench and power traction control light what is the problem. Also, my car won't shift and when I first turn it on the fan will come on and not shut off, I'm not talking about the A/C fan.
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Monday, October 16th, 2023 AT 12:42 PM
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It sounds like the SJB is shorted out, but to be sure let's do a CAN scan. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:

https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ

Here is how to change the SJB out in case a code is stored for it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. These modules have problems and cause these kinds of issues.
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Tuesday, October 17th, 2023 AT 9:32 AM

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