Starter or Starter relay

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Nov 19, 2010 | 07:03 PM

jmessin5

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Starter or Starter relay

My truck won't turn over at all.
Battery is at 12.4 volts.
Everything lights up inside.
I have an prestige alarm and remote starter that was serviced for a tach wire in April this year.
I leaning towards the starter relay.
What's the best way to confirm it?

Nov 19, 2010 | 07:10 PM

ford390gashog

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Well you could test the starter while in the truck just use a jumper wire from the large positive wire to the starter solenoid wire and it should turn over if all is well. I would be leaning towards the remote start these trucks use a PATS system and if it fails to validate the truck will not start.

Nov 24, 2010 | 08:23 PM

Gevans17

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relay or starter?

should be able to hear the relay "click" /close when you turn the key. I assume you have a good battery and clean/tight cable connections.

Nov 30, 2010 | 09:57 PM

ford97suv

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Check wires to starter for corrosion they are known to go bad.

Dec 1, 2010 | 11:16 AM

dirtmonkey11

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I would listen to the solenoid when you are trying to crank it. Like "ford390gashog" said, the trucks have a security system that sometimes will not work with remote starters. If both of those check out then it is probably the starter.

Dec 3, 2010 | 08:24 AM

Goodwrench496

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Wiring diagram's

Hi,talking about starting systems on newer FORD'S.Do any of you know if they are like General Motors,as far as sending a message on the serial data ( CAN ) Link.Ingnition switch keys (BCM) Body control module,(BCM) sends message to (PCM,ECM ) To Energize the crank relay.Does anyone have access to the starting system wiring diagram for 2005 expedition.Will make a trade.I Have access to all data for 06 cobalt.