Ignition- do they 'just die'?
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Ignition- do they 'just die'?
1987 E-150 4.9l w C6
Stopped to drop somthing off at my grandmothers house, got back in and it wouldn't crank.
Have voltage everywhere- headlights, dome lights, fuel pump, cigarette lighter.. but when i turn it forward to start it, nothing happens. Absolutely nothing. After the fuel pump relay stops, there's no noise, engine doesn't try at all.
Called my brother for advice, suggested jumping the starter solenoid. Couldn't find pliers big enough in my van so i just pulled the starter cable off the solenoid and touched to the battery- started right up.
Is my ignition dead? Never had to deal with ignition problems, so i'm in the dark. Never had a problem like this before..
Thanks for any info.
Stopped to drop somthing off at my grandmothers house, got back in and it wouldn't crank.
Have voltage everywhere- headlights, dome lights, fuel pump, cigarette lighter.. but when i turn it forward to start it, nothing happens. Absolutely nothing. After the fuel pump relay stops, there's no noise, engine doesn't try at all.
Called my brother for advice, suggested jumping the starter solenoid. Couldn't find pliers big enough in my van so i just pulled the starter cable off the solenoid and touched to the battery- started right up.
Is my ignition dead? Never had to deal with ignition problems, so i'm in the dark. Never had a problem like this before..
Thanks for any info.
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Bypassing the starter solenoid does not affect the ignition. If it "started right up" you couldn't be suffering from an ignition that "just die(d)". Listen for the solenoid 'click' or use a test light to see if the solenoid is being energized. Often the high amp contacts inside the solenoid just wear out-it is a common part to replace-especially on a 20 YO.
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