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May 24, 2009 | 04:41 PM

detn8tor

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wont start

Gents,
Got in this morning and the Damn thing wont crank over...Steps i have done so far..

1. replace battery ...still wont start
2. clean and reconnect the ground points ....still wont start..
3. checked the battery while the wife cranked...12.3 volts..

anything else im missing??
wont even sound like it cranking over...confused..?? ON what to do next.

Thanks for your time..
Brett

ps used the search but nothing would come up...once again thanks..

Brett

May 24, 2009 | 05:24 PM

dgrant3830

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From: Van Buren Arkansas

Wounded Warrior Escort '11

Ok, start with the obvious... have you checked the fuses? The 12.3 volts is too low as it needs to be 12.5 or above, static charge. Do you hear the solenoid at all? If not, do you hear the TDR relay in the passenger footwell? If not, is the security light on the dash, flashing? Is it a manual transmission and if so, have you checked the clutch switch? Lastly, this might be a bad ignition switch. If that security light is flashing, clean the pellet on the key and see if you get something.

May 24, 2009 | 05:26 PM

SaberD

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From: Rochester Hills MI

test the starter

May 24, 2009 | 06:35 PM

Bill Curlee

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From: Anthony TX

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St. Jude Donor '08

Heres a schematic for you:

May 25, 2009 | 11:37 AM

Jamn

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From: Yorba Linda, CA,,,USA

Ignition switch repair as described in this forum fixed my starting problem. It's an easy fix and sounds like it may be related to your starting issue.

May 25, 2009 | 12:48 PM

NSTG8R

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From: Tampa FL

does it click?

May 25, 2009 | 04:53 PM