1994 Ford Econoline Starter Smoke

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PARKEREMANUEL
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I have a 1994 E250 Econoline van, One morning it didn't start, and check engine and battery light comes up on dash. So I tried to get jump, still didn't start. That led me to Starter and Solenoid switch. I change the Switch first still no start, so I tried to change starter and had a little problems with one bolt. Finally if broke and I was able to get off old starter to install new one. Once I install it started smoking around to Solenoid switch. So I exchanged the starter for a new one, same thing, but with a screeching noise. Now I bought a new switch and
starter and van won't start. Maybe the wires are crossed. I put exactly like previous installed. What do you think?
Mar 16, 2007 at 2:48 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Something is hooked up wrong.Smoke is usually an indicator of a direct short. Use the "repair manuals" link at the bottom of main forum page to get the proper wiring diagram
Mar 17, 2007 at 1:57 AM

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Recheck the starter and solenoid wiring against the correct diagram. Smoke indicates a direct short, usually from incorrect connections.

Conversation Summary

A 1994 Ford E250 Econoline would not start and showed battery and check engine lights. After the starter and solenoid were replaced, the area smoked and later screeched, and the van still would not start. The expert said the wiring is likely connected incorrectly and that smoke usually indicates a direct short, so the proper wiring diagram should be used.

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