Engine does not start normally I have to push the start relay manually to get it to start.
Mar 6, 2021 at 7:17 AM
Not starting properly
2005 FORD ESCAPE
JULIO BATIS
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Hi,
If you have to move the relay or push on it for it to work, there is either a corrosion issue, a pin on the relay is bad, or the pins in the relay box are pushed in or loose.
I attached a pic of the relay/fuse box below to confirm it is the starter relay. Remove it and check for issues in the box as well as the pins on the relay. If there is a different relay in the box that has the same part number, switch them to see if it makes a difference.
Here is a link that shows in general how a relay is checked:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Take care and God Bless,
Joe
If you have to move the relay or push on it for it to work, there is either a corrosion issue, a pin on the relay is bad, or the pins in the relay box are pushed in or loose.
I attached a pic of the relay/fuse box below to confirm it is the starter relay. Remove it and check for issues in the box as well as the pins on the relay. If there is a different relay in the box that has the same part number, switch them to see if it makes a difference.
Here is a link that shows in general how a relay is checked:
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit
Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.
Take care and God Bless,
Joe
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Mar 6, 2021 at 9:20 AM
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