starter on a 94 explorer
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starter on a 94 explorer
Hi all Im new to the site and let me say I love it! Keep up the good work!
Ive got a 94 explorer sport 5sp and am pretty sure ive got a dead spot in my starter.
Was just wondering what it would take to replace it myself? If it would be a big thing to take care of myself (with ample mechanic ability) or fork out the money for it to get done professionally.
I know my way around a car, I know the basic things and have done suspension work on a few Cherokees, so I have some mechanic ability.
Would really appreciate some advice. Thanks a lot!
Nick
Ive got a 94 explorer sport 5sp and am pretty sure ive got a dead spot in my starter.
Was just wondering what it would take to replace it myself? If it would be a big thing to take care of myself (with ample mechanic ability) or fork out the money for it to get done professionally.
I know my way around a car, I know the basic things and have done suspension work on a few Cherokees, so I have some mechanic ability.
Would really appreciate some advice. Thanks a lot!
Nick
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It's a pretty simple repair. Disconnect the battery cables, remove wires from starter, and unbolt the starter. You shouldn't need any special tools. I don't think you have to worry about shimming the starter. I've never seen a shim kit for a 4.0 which I assume is what you have. Figure about $110 for a rebuilt starter.
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My 92 Explorer had an intermittent starting problem, even after a starter and a starter relay replacement. (One of the reasons dad sold it to me). It ended up being a bad negative cable from the battery. Do a search on these forums and you can find more info on this.
Having said that, normal starting problems usually end up being caused by a battery or starter, in my experience. You can pinpoint some of these with a volt meter. If you have no experience with one, try it! You can get a lot of satisfaction from fixing things.
Having said that, normal starting problems usually end up being caused by a battery or starter, in my experience. You can pinpoint some of these with a volt meter. If you have no experience with one, try it! You can get a lot of satisfaction from fixing things.
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Check the voltage across the battery as the engine is cranking. It should stay above 9 volts. It should be 9.6 volts at 70 degrees, but I forget the temp correction...I think .2 volts per 10 degrees. If the voltage is below 9, the battery is bad and should be replaced.
You can also check the continuity of the starter windings with an ohmmeter, but you can also check to see how much current the starter is drawing. Excessive current could mean there is a short in the starter windings and that the starter needs replacing, or it could mean that there is a bad ground somewhere. Check to make sure that all of the ground connections are clean, tight and not corroded.
You can also check the continuity of the starter windings with an ohmmeter, but you can also check to see how much current the starter is drawing. Excessive current could mean there is a short in the starter windings and that the starter needs replacing, or it could mean that there is a bad ground somewhere. Check to make sure that all of the ground connections are clean, tight and not corroded.
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As the other guys have mentioned, you need to do some testing.
When my 87 would'nt crank, I simply jumped the starter relay with a jumper cable to find out it was the problem.
When my 87 would'nt crank, I simply jumped the starter relay with a jumper cable to find out it was the problem.
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i had a diagnostic test run today...turns out it isnt my starter lol. just new spark plug wires. need new wires and a new mass air flow sensor.
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Holly cow! I hope you didn't buy a new MAF. You can clean these. Cleaning will work most of the time before you need a new one. Check out this web site and learn about how to fix some of the most common issues with early Explorers. http://draco.acs.uci.edu/explorer/
As far as digging in and going for it on repairs - this is up to you. Don't ask us if it's a big deal or if it's hard. You need to go look at the truck and determine if it is within your realm of expertise. If you see something that you have not seen before and want to know how involved it is, how much time it might take, what special tools you might need...then ask us that and we can help. But you will never know if you can do the job yourself or not unless you try it. And I applaud you to try it. If you never did it before, how else will you learn but by doing it! ?
As far as digging in and going for it on repairs - this is up to you. Don't ask us if it's a big deal or if it's hard. You need to go look at the truck and determine if it is within your realm of expertise. If you see something that you have not seen before and want to know how involved it is, how much time it might take, what special tools you might need...then ask us that and we can help. But you will never know if you can do the job yourself or not unless you try it. And I applaud you to try it. If you never did it before, how else will you learn but by doing it! ?
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