1994 Aerostar dies at all times suddenly

1994 FORD AEROSTAR
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NLEEH
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1994 ford Aerostar
3.0? v4?
over 100,000 miles
2 wheel drive
this van has had a gradually worsening electrical problem over the past 2 weeks. At first the instrument panel seemed to blink but rescently it will just die as it is being driven.
I believe it is a red wire that attaches to a pin on the upper starter solenoid.If we giggle it the interior lights will come back on and the van will start. We have tightened the battery cables.
I susspected this wire from the beginning but how do I tell where it is broken? Is it feasable to bare the wires and reconnect and wrap using electrical tapeand / or wire nuts?
Jun 11, 2007 at 11:04 PM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Don't mess with it. Replace the wire. You will save your self some time, headaches, and frustration.
Jun 12, 2007 at 8:53 AM
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NLEEH
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what do I ask for at the parts store?
this swire goes into the wiring harmess... Is it replaceable without gietting into hunting through the bundle of wires tracing it down?
Jun 12, 2007 at 10:27 AM
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