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A new record.... for hijacking ! (Calling Homeland Security)
Glacier991 said:A new record.... for hijacking ! (Calling Homeland Security)
For some reason I can't start my own thread. Looking for some help, badly.
Hope it's not bad form to jump in on this "won't start" thread. Mine "won't start" either.
Got a 1995 explorer 4x4, stock no aftermarket stuff.
So yesterday I was out on the beach. There's spot that's accessible only at low tide. Not really offroading, it's all paved with crushed shells- but at one place the creek comes up on the road when the tide rolls in. I cross no problem, but lingered too long and misjudged the tide coming back and hit way more cold salt water than expected.
She stalled and died. I believe the check engine light flashed three times. I wasn't into THAT much water- maybe 8 inches and sunk in another 4 inches or so-but this puddle is only about 10 feet across. Point being- I was by no means submerged. I could open the doors.
So we towed her out. Won't start. Dash lights up- plenty of battery but we jumped it anyway. Nothing. I figure starter and resolve to let it dry out.
I hit the starter with a hairdrier. Everything looks good (not covered in muck or anything). It dries for a day. As of now, still won't start
Everything points to starter being ruined. I hear the cylinoid click, fuel pump kick on- I don't think the water was ever anywhere near the plugs.
So here's the question- is it very likely that I killed the starter? This seems to be the consensus among my friends- except one guy who says I killed the computer or fried something so that computer won't let it turn over. Can anybody give me a reason not to try replacing the starter first? If that doesn't work- any other ideas?
Thanks much!!!
-James
I have a 92 Ford Explorer that I am having a problem with
starting all of a sudden. I bought it last week, and there were no
problems the first few days. I bought one of those battery solar panels
to keep the battery charged, and plugged it in via the cigarette
lighter. The instructions say that it won't drain the battery, but I
don't think I believe them anymore - as of yesterday the battery is
simply fried, it seems. The battery is almost seven years old (warranty
ran out after 6yrs).