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1997expolrer will not start just clicks
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lycan91
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Ive had the same problem with our 96. I think it has something to do with the anti theft malfunctioning. If I pull the disconnect the battery for a few and put it back it will usually start.
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Clean your battery terminals?
Check cables for corrosion @ starter also.
Tap on starter with a hammer.
A recently new to me explorer wouldn't start at the gas station today, the terminal clamps were tight but I wiggled the ground and it was able to unleash the powah.
Check cables for corrosion @ starter also.
Tap on starter with a hammer.
A recently new to me explorer wouldn't start at the gas station today, the terminal clamps were tight but I wiggled the ground and it was able to unleash the powah.
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not anti-theft
If the external starter relay is clicking then you don't have an anti-theft issue. Anti-theft disables the starter relay.
I agree with Robman - check all connections to and from battery, starter, and starter relay. Is it possible the engine is seized? Can you rotate the crankshaft with a socket and drive on the harmonic balancer retaining bolt?
If the external starter relay is clicking then you don't have an anti-theft issue. Anti-theft disables the starter relay.
I agree with Robman - check all connections to and from battery, starter, and starter relay. Is it possible the engine is seized? Can you rotate the crankshaft with a socket and drive on the harmonic balancer retaining bolt?
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