Not starting properly

Tiny
JULIO BATIS
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  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
  • 3.0L
  • VR6
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
Engine does not start normally I have to push the start relay manually to get it to start.
Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 3:17 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
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Hi,

If you have to move the relay or push on it for it to work, there is either a corrosion issue, a pin on the relay is bad, or the pins in the relay box are pushed in or loose.

I attached a pic of the relay/fuse box below to confirm it is the starter relay. Remove it and check for issues in the box as well as the pins on the relay. If there is a different relay in the box that has the same part number, switch them to see if it makes a difference.

Here is a link that shows in general how a relay is checked:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe
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Saturday, March 6th, 2021 AT 5:20 PM

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