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Morning!
I'm stranded in Bloomington IL.
Lincoln 2009 MKZ all systems normal. 3.5L 56,000 miles.
Road trip east - shut car off at a motel and it wouldn't even try to re-start. Starter relay just clicking. Battery hot and steaming, some melting of ground post at cable clamp.
Replaced battery with new one. Started once, but by the time I had tools put away - less than 10 minutes - lights were dimming and the starter relay is just clicking again.
Disconnected the pos cable and went to bed.
Online diagnosing so far is pointing to Smart Junction Box. Will contact the local Ford dealer when they open.
Any ideas or pointers would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys!
I'm stranded in Bloomington IL.
Lincoln 2009 MKZ all systems normal. 3.5L 56,000 miles.
Road trip east - shut car off at a motel and it wouldn't even try to re-start. Starter relay just clicking. Battery hot and steaming, some melting of ground post at cable clamp.
Replaced battery with new one. Started once, but by the time I had tools put away - less than 10 minutes - lights were dimming and the starter relay is just clicking again.
Disconnected the pos cable and went to bed.
Online diagnosing so far is pointing to Smart Junction Box. Will contact the local Ford dealer when they open.
Any ideas or pointers would be very much appreciated. Thanks guys!