Starting issues

Tiny
GREGORY E. MAXWELL SR.
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  • 2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 170,000 MILES
Car will not start at times. Sometimes it will start. It is a hit and miss on starting. Changed starter relay, no help. Any help please.
Monday, July 31st, 2017 AT 3:55 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

I assume that sometimes the engine will not crank over is this correct? If so then I would suspect the starter motor itself is going bad.

Use a test light to check for power at the starter solenoid (small wire)

Here is a couple guides to get you started, check out toward the bottom.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-engine-will-not-crank-over

You will need to jack the car up.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, August 2nd, 2017 AT 2:38 PM

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