My car will not start when I turn it over there is no click no nothing?

2006 FORD FIVE HUNDRED
122,000 MILES • 6.0L • V6 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SQUIRREL69
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My car will not start when I turn it over there's no click no nothing, I've checked all the fuses or replaced all the fuses batteries good I'm getting battery amperage back but still doesn't start if I cross the start a relay under the hood it'll start though.
Oct 14, 2023 at 7:37 AM
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STRAILER
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It sounds like a bad starter motor, to be sure let's use a test light on the trigger wire when the key is in the crank position, here is a guide to help and I have included the starter wiring diagrams so you can see how the starter system works.

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

I have also included how to change the starter motor out in case you need it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
Oct 14, 2023 at 10:54 AM
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SQUIRREL69
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When I take out the starter relay and use the wire crossover it starts just fine but otherwise it won't start with the key.
Oct 14, 2023 at 12:08 PM
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STRAILER
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Okay, let's check fuse #14 inside the SJB (fuse panel on the left side of the dash). Also, is the security light flashing?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Please go over this guide and get back to us.
Oct 15, 2023 at 3:04 AM
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SQUIRREL69
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Okay, here's a problem I'm having my car, will start if cross the starter solenoid relay but when I drive it the picture on the dashboard the picture shows that a wrench and power traction control light what is the problem. also, my car won't shift and when I first turn it on the fan will come on and not shut off, I'm not talking about the A/C fan.
Oct 16, 2023 at 5:42 AM
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It sounds like the SJB is shorted out, but to be sure let's do a CAN scan. You can get a CAN scanner (Controller Area Network) which will work on most cars from Amazon.

Here is a video to show you how:


https://youtu.be/u-4syLc-ifQ


Here is how to change the SJB out in case a code is stored for it. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens. These modules have problems and cause these kinds of issues.
Oct 17, 2023 at 2:32 AM
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