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No crank no start

Tiny
KELSEY CLARK
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
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  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
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Replaced ignition actuator because the pin broke and I put it all back together and everything is normal but no crank no start. A relay under the dashboard clicks every time I turn it over to start. I can jump at the start relay under the hood and it starts and runs great. Any suggestions? I also have replaced the ignition switch and the start relay. This clip (I believe) fell from under the dashboard and I am not sure where it goes?
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Thursday, March 1st, 2018 AT 11:28 AM

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Tiny
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I have not seen the clip before so not sure on that. Can you move the gear shift to the neutral position to see if it cranks over?

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 AT 1:30 PM
Tiny
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I tried starting in neutral and no crank. I noticed that when you turn the key slowly to the start position there is a clicking noise coming from under the hood and then when you finish turning it the rest of the way then the relay under the dashboard clicks. Not sure if this means anything or will help solve the problem. Thank you
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Saturday, March 3rd, 2018 AT 2:53 PM
Tiny
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Under the hood sounds like it is close to the firewall.
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Sunday, March 4th, 2018 AT 11:49 AM
Tiny
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Can you try to cranks the engine over with the headlights on? If the lights go out when you crank it over it sounds like you have a bad battery.

Please follow this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Please run down this guide and report back.

Cheers, Ken

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Monday, March 5th, 2018 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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Battery tested good. The car doesn’t crank over. I just get a clicking noise from a relay.
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Monday, March 5th, 2018 AT 8:58 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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All right, getting closer. I would take a test light and hold it to the trigger wire of the starter to see if it is getting power then we can work our way backward in the system.

You might have a starter that is no good. check out toward the bottom of this guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Tuesday, March 6th, 2018 AT 12:29 PM
Tiny
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When I turn the key to start there is 2 different clicking noise the first click is coming from the brake shift interlock solenoid then the second click feels like the accessory delay relay. No crank no start
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 AT 10:34 AM
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KEN L
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Did you get a chance to check for power at the starter trigger wire?
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Wednesday, March 7th, 2018 AT 1:11 PM

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