Explorer no start

[oxley]

Hi;
I am a new member with a problem with my recent addition of a 1998 explorer.
I changed the motor and now it refuses to send power to the starter motor solenoid. Is there a smart key set up on these vehicles? The usual suspects, inhib switch, relays,etc are ok.
Any advice would be welcome.
Rod

 

[1Aauto]

HI Rod, welcome to the site. If you post this in tech, someone may be able to help you out with your issue.

 

[1AJeremyD]

Welcome to the forum! The biggest issue with these vehicles when installing a different engine is all the ground straps have to be attached for everything to run correctly. There have been several people that just had to add a few body grounds and then they were all set.

 

[ravenrock67]

electricity is like life, it has to make a full circle. Therefore grounds are just as important as power.

 

[oxley]

Thanks, I have all wiring connected, engine will start and run by shorting starter motor. All be it with low idle speed and a check engine light glowing. I replaced interior light and checked fuses, left ign on for 30 minutes, all to no avail.

 

[GrapeApe97]

when cranking with the key, does the THEFT light blink?

 

[oxley]

Hi;
Engine will not crank with key, Light goes off after app 10 seconds with ign. on. Scan says shift 1, shift 2, IAC malf.