Weird Problem@ StartUp EB '97

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Sep 12, 2003 | 02:48 AM

equis

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Weird Problem@ StartUp EB '97

I just purchased a used Eddie Bauer Expy with 70k miles.

I sometimes start the truck and get a weird grinding sound, I assume its the starter motor. So then my CD player resets and reads on the LCD "NO CD", and is automatically on the AM band. No matter how many times I press the CD button it always reads "NO CD" I have to take out the cartridge and insert it again.
Also the miles computer blinks and recalculates the miles left on the car.

Is there a fix for this, it is getting really annoying at this point.
Is that normal for the expy??

Last edited by equis; Sep 12, 2003 at 02:58 AM.

Sep 16, 2003 | 10:37 PM

64POWER

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Weird Problem@ StartUp EB '97

your truck has been in a collision before

Sep 17, 2003 | 11:14 AM

PaulC

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Weird Problem@ StartUp EB '97

I wonder if the electronic misbehavior is from a dying battery. The grinding sound is probably a bad bendix drive on the starter, or a bendix drive that is not receiving enough current from a dying battery that isn't offering much voltage first thing in the morning. In any event, resolve the grinding issue before you grind your way into needing a new flywheel.

Have you ever noticed the guage needles do a full sweep during the startup process? Another bad battery signal.

Oct 6, 2003 | 07:56 PM

vics97xlt

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had the same problem on my 97. replace the battery and you will be amazed how everything works right again. battery available at your ford dealer for 79.99 , that comes with an 7 year warranty

Oct 6, 2003 | 11:04 PM

BigMattXXL

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I agree with changing the battery - these vehicles, for unknown reasons, go bananas when the battery starts dying. It's almos they become posessed!

Get a new battery and let us know if it helps.

EDIT: You might want to check out a Diehard Gold (Sears/NTB) - $79.99 w/3 year full replacement, 100 month prorated. A great battery all the way around.

XXL