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2003 ford explorer starting issues

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kc38230
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Sep 18, 2012, 8:21 AM

Post #1 of 2 (2599 views)
2003 ford explorer starting issues Sign In
my wifes 03 4x4 v-8 eddie baurer explorer w/ 148000miles has been giving us a fit.most of the time it is fine.starts up and drives fine runs fine.but every now and then it just doesn't start.all lights come on,radio,door dings.just doesn't make a noise at all.doesn't even try to turn over.wait sometimes a min to an hour and bam fires right off.i have checked fuses,battery,yes i hear the relay kick in when i turn the key.it doesn't matter hot or cold.driven a block or 100 miles.just random.what else should i check or question when i take it to the dealer.thanks for any help.


Discretesignals
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Sep 18, 2012, 11:09 AM

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Re: 2003 ford explorer starting issues Sign In
TSB 06-19-14
10/02/06
NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

FORD:
1997-2007 Crown Victoria
1997-2004 F-150 Heritage
1997-2006 Expedition
1998-2006 E-Series1999-2006 F-Super Duty
2002-2007 Explorer
2004-2006 F-1502007 Explorer Sport Trac

LINCOLN:
1998-2006 Navigator
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:
1997-2007 Grand Marquis
2002-2007 Mountaineer

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a no crank condition due to an open circuit in the starter relay to starter motor circuit at the starter motor connection.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
A new starter terminal wiring pigtail kit is released eliminating the need to replace the entire harness for the terminal connection.
NOTE
TERMINAL KIT ONLY SERVICES THE STARTER RELAY TO STARTER MOTOR CIRCUIT. THE KIT DOES NOT SERVICE STARTER MOTOR BATTERY POWER CIRCUIT.

Refer to instruction sheet contained in Wiring Pigtail Kit for wiring harness service procedure.

NOTE
REFERENCE THE APPROPRIATE WORKSHOP MANUAL SERVICE SECTION 303-06 FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE STARTER MOTOR WIRING TERMINAL CONNECTION PROCEDURES.





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