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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 01:55 PM
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slow cranking only sometimes

2000 explorer 4.0 awd started carnkin slow yesterday but doesnt do it all the time,like half the starts,im thinking starter or soilnoid,but in a quick look i didnt see a soionoid wires look to go straight to starter??????
 
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Old Jun 16, 2007 | 07:27 PM
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How old is your battery? I have a '99, & had a similar problem last winter. It was the original battery, so I went to Sears & bought a new one - problem solved.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:55 AM
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if it cranks slow on occasion it could be the battery is getting weak
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 12:59 AM
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Check your cables. My sis in law had one that looked ok till you peeled back the insulation a bit. It was corroded all the way down to the starter.
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 07:56 PM
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if u disconnect battery will it mess with the anti theft? I havent messed with it yet cause im unsure of this
 
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Old Jun 17, 2007 | 11:29 PM
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if u disconnect battery will it mess with the anti theft? I havent messed with it yet cause im unsure of this
it won't mess with anything. you just might loose some memory settings like on your radio.
 
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Old Jun 18, 2007 | 03:26 PM
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thanks guys i will try the battery first
 
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