93 won't start, new battery still will not start

[raysum]

*Updated* Still will not start!! 93 won't start, new battery still will not start

My 1993 Explorer would not start so I took the battery out and had it tested and it tested bad. I replaced the battery and my explorer still will not start. Not sure what is going on! I don't believe it is the starter since it is new, less than 6 months, any other ideas?

Thanks

*UPDATE*
I replaced the starter relay and the Explorer started, turned the explorer off and I got the dreaded "click." Any ideas to what is going on? Also, I replaced my battery cables about 6 months ago also.

 

[Crizz]

Shifter or automatic transmission ? Shifter needs the clutch pushed down totally to engage the starter, check if floormats are underneath the pedals.
On automatic transmission lever must be in parking position, otherwise it won´t start.

At least it could be caused by ignitionswitch, are the instruments working when you turn ignition "on" ? and is there any powerconsumption ? ( for both look at the batt.-indicator while turning key ).

 

[raysum]

It is an automatic. All instruments work as they should when I turn the key then I just get a "click"......

 

[Crizz]

already checked the EEC-Relay ? Its under the hood, passenger side, under the fuses.

 

[Brian_B]

In most cases like this, the cables are bad or there is a bad conection. Don't just look at the ends either. They corrode down the wire.

 

[94bauer]

You might check that new starter and make sure the bolts are tight. If the bolts are loose or the starter isn't seated straight, it could be in a bind. You also might check your starter solenoid (cheap, easy replacement)

 

[Crizz]

Batt. Gnd.-Connector can be bad - I recall this was what made trouble first time when I got my ´90 last year.

 

[raysum]

I just replaced my battery cables within the last 6 months. I need to look at the starter solenoid and the starter connections. Thanks!

 

[raysum]

Just updated initial thread and moving to front

 

[abdulsene]

hey, i am new here..i was overseas for 3 months, and when I came back my 93 xlt with93000 miles won t start..I checked out the batteries but that wasn t it.. I thought about the fuses and replaced the eec relay but still the same click..
I was told that underneath the hood, there might be a switch that might automatically turn off the engine...
Please HEEELLLP, let me know what I can do...

 

[Crizz]

only switch i know is that fuel emergency cut switch. Passenger side, floor. Beyond the carpet. See manual.

 

[abdulsene]

xlt 93

so is it underneath the car by the axles, or inside the car beneath the carpet..
awaiting response.'
Thanks

 

[Lloyd10977]

INSIDE the car, under the dashboard up on the firewall in the passenger side footwell.

 

[marragtop]

When you turn the key to 'on', you should hear the fuel pump prime for a second or 2. If not, check the relays.
Fuel pump relay is where to start. Also, check the PCM relay. If you switch the 2, it may still not start. ____Could also be the inertia switch.______________

 

[CDW6212R]

Are any of the battery terminals involved here, the type which are bolted to the cable? Only use battery cables which have the battery terminal built into them. Good luck,