Vehicle will not start

JAG925

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1998 FORD EXPEDITION

Electrical problem
1998 Ford Expedition V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic

he battery and alternator were both replaced about 3 months ago. When I turn the key all dash lights, radio, etc. Come on and as I keep turning the key I hear one click and then nothing happens. I removed the battery cables and cleaned the terminals. Also, checked all the wires that lead to the starter. Tapped on the starter with a hammer and still nothing. I drove the car about a half hour before with no problems. When I went to leave again it wouldnt start. Any idea what it could be?

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
What you need to do is check for power to the starter. Have a helper turn the key to the run position while you check for voltage to the smaller of the two wires at the starter. You should get 12 volts. Let me know what you find. Also, you may want to check the starter relay. Swap it with another relay with the same part number to see if that makes a difference. I believe you will find it under the hood in a power distribution center. The lid should be labled with what each component does.

Joe

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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 AT 4:12 PM

JAG925

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Thanks for the info. I replaced the relay fuse, but that didn't work. So we went ahead and removed the starter and took it to the auto parts store for testing. Sure enough it was not spinning. So, $135 later and the car is working. Thanks for the help.

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Tuesday, December 30th, 2008 AT 4:33 PM

ELGIN BOND

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Hey @Jag925, was your starter new? Because I am having the same problem but I just replaced my starter yesterday and still get nothing? Just wondering if I should take it off and take it to AutoZone to test it before I go and buy the relay switch.

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Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 AT 9:49 AM

DANNY L

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Hello, I'm Danny.

Unfortunately you've attached your question to one that is years old.What we ask you to do is start a new question and be sure to include all your vehicle information.Here is the link to start a new question:

https://www.2carpros.com/questions/new

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Wednesday, September 16th, 2020 AT 2:23 PM