Inconsistent Turn over starting

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Feb 10, 2019 | 04:14 PM

jdpoissa

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Inconsistent Turn over starting

Inconsistent Turn over starting - folks so here is the deal.

When my car sits overnight and it drops to about 30 degrees....it will not turnover.

I tapped on the solenoid and it turned over, started no problem. Do you think it is the solenoid or is there a small chance it could be the coincidence of something else.

I did have to take out my ignition core several months ago. After I put it back in, it always rings, beeps as though I left the lights on.

Thanks for your feedback.

Feb 11, 2019 | 10:14 AM

alloro

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Originally Posted by jdpoissa

Do you think it is the solenoid or is there a small chance it could be the coincidence of something else.

Yes and yes.

Feb 11, 2019 | 05:56 PM

Hamfisted

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How old is the battery ?

Feb 20, 2019 | 01:48 AM

CathedralCub

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I agree with alloro and Hamfisted above. If it is the 1999 Expedition with over 200,000 miles on it, I'd say swapping the solenoid is a good idea anyways.