starter info
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starter info
I'm on the road 400 miles away from my vehicle manuals and tools, and the 2000 Explorer 5.0 auto transmission just refused to start.
good headlight intensity, and they do not dim when I try to start the vehicle. I get a "click" down by the transmission but no crank.
Is the solenoid integral to the starter? Is there a starter relay on the fender (like on my old van)?
Trying to understand the vehicle before I have it towed to the shop tomorrow
good headlight intensity, and they do not dim when I try to start the vehicle. I get a "click" down by the transmission but no crank.
Is the solenoid integral to the starter? Is there a starter relay on the fender (like on my old van)?
Trying to understand the vehicle before I have it towed to the shop tomorrow
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Theres a solenoid down on the starter also. Sometimes when these go out you can tap them and they will start. May work for a time or two. I've used the jack handle to reach down and tap on my '92
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if there is one on the firewall/fender wall, would appreciate knowing the location. Was too dark tonight to find anything so I"ll try again tomorrow am. Including the whack with a hammer/rock
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whacking the starter did nothing. except make my arm sore. :-)
turned out it was the starter. Dead as can be. $320 installed by a dealer. seeing as it was less than 20 degrees, I have no tools or place to install one (or a parts house with one in the area) I feel like I didn't get taken. And he squeezed me in line so I can travel home tomorrow. Not too bad. I'll give this dealer a thumbs up.
turned out it was the starter. Dead as can be. $320 installed by a dealer. seeing as it was less than 20 degrees, I have no tools or place to install one (or a parts house with one in the area) I feel like I didn't get taken. And he squeezed me in line so I can travel home tomorrow. Not too bad. I'll give this dealer a thumbs up.
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