anthony113
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- 2016 ford explorer XLT
Hello everyone,
When the issues first started it was due to the check engine light lighting up and the code said it was the PCM Relay that was failing so I replaced it with a factory relay and then the next day the battery was completely dead beyond a jump so I replaced the battery, but the car often wont start after sitting overnight, with electronics either very weak or dead. Jump-starting temporarily works with the jump starter too I had to buy, but the wrench light appears after the second start and stays on. Ive checked and tightened the battery connections but still have issues. Could this be a failing alternator, parasitic draw, or something else? Any advice on what to check next is appreciated!
When the issues first started it was due to the check engine light lighting up and the code said it was the PCM Relay that was failing so I replaced it with a factory relay and then the next day the battery was completely dead beyond a jump so I replaced the battery, but the car often wont start after sitting overnight, with electronics either very weak or dead. Jump-starting temporarily works with the jump starter too I had to buy, but the wrench light appears after the second start and stays on. Ive checked and tightened the battery connections but still have issues. Could this be a failing alternator, parasitic draw, or something else? Any advice on what to check next is appreciated!
