92 Ex will not stay started

[docksider]

:exp: Hello -- My son gave one of his friends a jump start and now the Ex will shuts off intermittently -- Haven't tested yet but I think alternator -- any suggestions? Thanks

 

[92exp4x4]

I guess it could be, To check the alternator while the engine is running, you should see about 13.9 to 14.7 volts at the battery terminals. I wonder if your problem lies elsewhere though. Did anything get damaged or burnt when the vehicle was jump started? Where they touching?

I would try moving the wires around while the truck is running to see if you can make it die. I wonder if you are losing a power connection to the under hood fuse panel or something. Both the fuel pump circut and PCM supply circuts get their power from that box.

 

[docksider]

thanks for the quick response 92exp4x4 -- haven't had time to thoroughtly checking out -- hope it's a connection issue -- wl keep ya posted

 

[docksider]

Explorer Intermittently Won't Start

I got it all wrong - trouble is the X will intermittently not start -- I tried the screwdriver across the starter relay terminals and it worked about 3 times. I was ready to replace the relay but now it won't start like that anymore -- After researching on the site I think it's time to just replace the starter and be done. Any thoughts?

 

[BrooklynBay]

Check the battery terminals & cables.

 

[KobeJ05]

i try not to give jump starts cause if they have a short it gets transfered to your truck

 

[docksider]

found a broken wire near the starter - repaired it and thought I had trouble solved but not - tried to jump across the starter leads but starter drags for a moment then relay back to single clicks -- will ordr replacement cables from napa (think I need them anyway) -- more to follow