Engine not cranking?

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DEEJASJR
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Won't start-no crank. Dead. Radio, lights, heater, etc. All work fine. Jumped socket 30 of starter relay to battery and starter motor does not turn. Metered from ground to starter relay socket 85 with key to start and get +12 volts. All relays and fuses are good. The last part of the starter circuit is a wire from starter relay socket 86 to the pcm. What is this? Can it be my pcm that is preventing a start? Any way to bypass? Problem was intermittent for a day- now dead
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 2:23 AM

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FIXITMR
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This sounds like the starter has gone bad but to be sure this guide will help us fix it.

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

Please run down this guide and report back.

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:27 AM
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FIXITMR
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Are the injectors showing 12v with key on? You could have a bad PCM?
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Tuesday, January 25th, 2011 AT 10:33 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Attached is the starting circuit schematic.

The relay receives its ground from the PCM and it could be a faulty PCM or the security system is armed.
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Friday, January 28th, 2011 AT 1:41 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Two things to look at, one pull the connector off the crank sensor and plug its back in. If no start the pigtail at the starter may be one that ford put a technical service bulletin out on, they have a wire kit to fix it. Look for any corrosion at starter
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 11:41 PM
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Fixed! It was the starter motor, I should have checked that first DOH!
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 AT 11:53 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Nice work, we are here to help, please use 2CarPros anytime.
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Monday, March 28th, 2011 AT 5:11 PM
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I put a new starter, new battery and battery terminals, new neutral switch, and finally went to ford dealer and bought a new ignition switch but it still does nothing, not even a click, so can use tell me what could I be missing to check or replace
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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Need some more info

like

what started this problem to begin with, what was done to attempt to fix it/ make it all better during "the golden hour" (a detailed story would be nice)

what works, what don't, electrically in/ on the vehicle?

The medic
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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BARBARA1963
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It all started with it needing a starter then a few days it died and wouldn't crank, then I put a neutral switch and it started fine, next day no start, lights and all functions needing electric works, please help, after putting ignition switch it wont do nothing but got fire and electric to lights, radio, etc.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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Lets back up a little!

This link i'm sending may seem, well, dumb to some people!

Please sorta do what it suggests (mostly the 2nd half)

return here with a big ole grin!

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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It seems as though my car has power but when you turn the key nothing not even the starter trying to turn. It started with the car seeming to have a dead battery But would start right away with a jump (about three times) On the fourth try to jump it nothing no turning of the starter engen trying to kick over just a clickor almost a hiss noise then nothing Not sure what the problem could be and any help would be appreciated!
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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Check and make sure the battery is good and fully charged
remove and check clean battery terminal
check for power at the at starter small wire
with key in the start position
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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Ford taurus 2000, dohc- has high idle, a little bit above 1 rpm, sometimes dont wont to start, seems like it wont to crank over, bt just wont, and some times it stop and go, like it wont to go, but its not getting gas
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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IF the check engine light is on, have the computer scanned. Most parts stores will do it for free. ALso, check the fuel pressure. Directions are on our homepage under the DIY section.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:36 PM (Merged)
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When engine is shut off after being run for a while it will not start. It will not even turn over and almost acts as if the battery is dead. Had the battery and alternator tested- both are good.

Thanks
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:39 PM (Merged)
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Hi
When engine is good and warmed up go to an Auto Zone and have starter draw checked. I think you'll find it excessive.
Hope this helps
Thanks for donate
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:39 PM (Merged)
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If it starts easily after cooling for 30 to 60 mintues, then replace the starter. I had a couple of starters in my older Tauruses that died that way.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:39 PM (Merged)
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I was driving on the freeway the other day and the engine just stopped running. Luckily I had enough momentum to coast off the freeway into a gas station. Immediately after the engine died, I tried starting it in neutral and all I heard was a single click. I pulled it into the gas station and tried starting it again and it wouldn't turn over, just a single click. I had the battery, alternator and starter replaced about 1 year ago, so I couldn't imagine that it is one of these. I wanted to check to see if it could have been the starter, so I banged on it a few times, but the engine still wouldnt turn over, only a click. Any idea what might be the problem and the solution? Thanks!
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:39 PM (Merged)
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Could be corroded connections or bad connections.
Also you could just because you replaced those items a year ago. Doesnt mean you didn't get a bad one. You have to have the alternator and starter tested. First and we'll take it from there.
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2020 AT 12:39 PM (Merged)
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Hello,

My engine in my car is turning over the engine revs when you press on the gas but when you shift the car into different gears nothing happens. Can this be a tranmission problem? I was told that it could be my turke converter or I would need a new transmission. What would cause this to happen?
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