Not cranking over?

1997 FORD BANTAM
350,000 MILES • 1.3L • 4 CYL
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ANDRE BOTHA
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I charged my phone and some wires burned and since then it doesn't want to idle unless I rev it. It doesn't also start but though it run starts.
Oct 12, 2019 at 3:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Welcome to 2CarPros.

First, this vehicle isn't offered in the US, so my technical info is very limited. However, I will try my best to help.

First, what wires burned? Also, you indicated that the starter isn't working. Have you checked all fuses in the under-hood fuse box related to ignition and the starter? Have you checked the starter relay?

What I suggest first is if none of the fuses are bad, check to see if there is power to the starter itself. Here is a link that explains how to check it:

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

Let me know what you find.

Joe
Oct 14, 2019 at 6:52 PM