94 Explorer will not crank over

[RWILSON2424]

Hi,
I am new to the site, not sure where to post, my problem is my 94 Ex will not crank over, if jumped at the solenoid it will start I have replaced the soleniod the ignition switch on the column under the dash, I get no clicking the red and blue strped wire going to the solenoid is not powering when the key switch is turn to start, help

 

[fixxxer]

Possibly a bad ignition switch. Do not mistake it for the key lock cylinder, all that does is push a rod the length of the steering column and that activates the real switch further down towards the base of the column. Check to see if the sw itself is loose.

 

[RWILSON2424]

That was one of the first things that i replaced, with it off the column and pushed by hand it still would not crank over

 

[fixxxer]

Do you have access to a meter or 12v test light?
You should get at the ignition sw connector:
12+ B+ Y Batt
12+ Run BK/LG
12+ Run GY/Y
12+ Run/Accy BK/LG
12+ Start R/LB
12+ Start GY
12+ Start/Run R/LG

 

[Michiganbear]

is it a auto or 5 speed??

auto trans look at the neutral safety switch/backup switch.
5 speed look at the triple function switch (clutch safety switch).

otherwise, you have a broken wire somewhere.

 

[RWILSON2424]

There is a red with light blue striped wire that goes from the ign. switch to the solenoid that is not getting power when the key is turned to start, power is coming out of the switch but through the wire