2003 Explorer Starting issue

[O'Rattlecan]

2003 Ford Explorer not starting...

I haven't done any diagnosis yet, just starting the thread. When we turn the key I hear a rapid fire *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click*

I'll check a couple things. If anyone suggests anything (I'm a bit spooked by these newer vehicles) then let me know.

Ryan

 

[blacksnapon]

2003 Ford Explorer not starting...

I haven't done any diagnosis yet, just starting the thread. When we turn the key I hear a rapid fire *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click* *click*

I'll check a couple things. If anyone suggests anything (I'm a bit spooked by these newer vehicles) then let me know.

Ryan

I would be leaning toward loose connections/dirty battery cables/discharged battery.

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Went and did a check, cleaned up the terminals on the battery. Multimeter says 12.06 volts...

I'm going to see if I can't get my sister to try and turn it over while I do a listen to see where the rapid fire click is coming from. I might even get out the video camera and give you a listen.

Ryan

 

[blacksnapon]

might/might not help

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TSB
06-19-14 NO CRANK / STARTER TERMINAL FATIGUE

Publication Date: September 18, 2006

FORD: 1997-2007 Crown Victoria
1997-2004 F-150 Heritage
1997-2006 Expedition
1998-2006 E-Series
1999-2006 F-Super Duty
2002-2007 Explorer
2004-2006 F-150
2007 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.



PART NUMBER PART NAME
6U2Z-14S411-NA Wiring Pigtail Kit



WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
061914A Install Wiring Pigtail kit (Do Not Use With 14200A) 0.4 Hr.
MT061914 Claim Additional Labor Required As Actual Time Or Use SLTS Operation If Available Actual Time

 

[O'Rattlecan]

Thanks for the TSB.

After cleaning the terminals, I didn't try to turn it over. My sister was being stupid and wanted to hear what the bad crank sounded like. It turned over no problems.

Ryan