When I turn the key engine will not crank and there is no sound

1993 FORD EXPLORER
200,000 MILES • 0.5L • 4 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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The lights work fine, and the stereo works fine, and the fuel pump works, but no other sound when I turn the key. The ignition is a little messed up, but it's been fine until one day it just wouldn't start. I thought it was my messed-up battery cables, but I re-twisted them all, cleaned the connectors and all the other electrical works fine. Do you think it's the starter?
Jan 11, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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Hello,

Typically, when you get no click no sound no crank, it points to an issue with the ignition switch.

See if you can start it by providing direct power to the starter. If the starter is good, you will be able to crank and start the engine by jumping the starter.

You mentioned that you have an issue with the ignition. Can you tell me what issue you have?

Did it give you this same problem before?

Many times, a faulty ignition switch will turn on all the power but will not start due to malfunction.

Take a look at this guide, it covers the typical symptoms of a bad starter:

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

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Jan 12, 2022 at 12:23 AM
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