Ignition switch question (Updated Title: Nothing happens when trying to start)

[pogue1000]

I have 2012 Ford Explorer and one day it just didn’t want to start. Turn key and not much of anything. Battery is ok and I pulled the starter and it seems ok

Yesterday I went to look at the ignition switch and I broke something upon taking it out.

There is a pcb that had a very thin red wire that seem to wrap around the ignition key switch. It made a loop and was soldered to two spots on the part. Anyone know what it’s function is?

That’s why I don’t try and fix stuff I break more. Still not sure what my original problem was however when I put a multimeter on the small cable from the ignition hooked to the starter I didn’t seem to get any voltage.

More concerned if I broke something else lol

 

[peterk9]

When you initially tried to start the engine, did you hear anything at all? Clicking? Do you have remote start? Do you know what it was that you broke?

Peter

 

[pogue1000]

When you initially tried to start the engine, did you hear anything at all? Clicking? Do you have remote start? Do you know what it was that you broke?

Peter

I might have heard 1 slight click. But it wouldn't turn over. This is when i removed the starter and tested it.
Then I checked the battery and fuses and relays under the hood.

I found what this is is or looks like.
Amazon product ASIN B000NS2OLMDoesn't sound good that i broke this, sounds like this might be related to the chip in the key.

Yes it does have a remote start, not sure where the dongle is since we have never used it.

 

[peterk9]

If you heard a click, to me that would indicate that the ignition switch was okay. Did you try to see if you could put it into accessory mode?
Even though you said the battery was okay, I don't suppose you tried to get it boosted?
If there is supposed to be a picture in your post above, I don't see it. I've had that issue with some pics especially if copied from amazon. I'll try using my phone.

Peter

 

[peterk9]

According to this site, it doesn't fit your 2012 Explorer.

Original 2001-2002 Ford Ranger Ignition Immobilizer Module 1L5Z-15607-AA | Levittown Ford Parts

2001-2002 Ford Ranger part # 1L5Z-15607-AA - Ignition Immobilizer Module

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

 

[pogue1000]

According to this site, it doesn't fit your 2012 Explorer.

Original 2001-2002 Ford Ranger Ignition Immobilizer Module 1L5Z-15607-AA | Levittown Ford Parts

2001-2002 Ford Ranger part # 1L5Z-15607-AA - Ignition Immobilizer Module

parts.levittownfordparts.com

Peter

Yeah. I found the proper one on the Ford site. I will come back when I get this part and back to where I started.

Battery is only a few months old but I did put it on charge mode and it still didn’t start. It seems like it’s not getting voltage to the starter. Had my daughter turn the key and I got 0 volts on the ignition cable to the starter . I was expecting 12v?

I do have 12 volts to the bigger cable on the starter

 

[peterk9]

FYI, you will likely find it for less on the site I linked. The Ford site is the most expensive. Levittown is a forum vendor and members can get a discount from Benny. Good luck.

Peter

 

[pogue1000]

FYI, you will likely find it for less on the site I linked. The Ford site is the most expensive. Levittown is a forum vendor and members can get a discount from Benny. Good luck.

Peter

Ok got the part and it’s back in place time to start some troubleshooting. I can get to accessory mode and hear radio etc

 

[peterk9]

Ok got the part and it’s back in place time to start some troubleshooting. I can get to accessory mode and hear radio etc

If you can turn the ignition to accessory mode then I would think the switch itself is working. Also, if you hear a click when you try to start the engine, that to me would indicate that there is power being sent. I believe that the starter is the first item in line but not 100% positive. Are you still getting 0 volts to the starter? Are battery terminals clean and making good contact. Does your charger have a position to allow for engine starting?

Peter

 

[pogue1000]

If you can turn the ignition to accessory mode then I would think the switch itself is working. Also, if you hear a click when you try to start the engine, that to me would indicate that there is power being sent. I believe that the starter is the first item in line but not 100% positive. Are you still getting 0 volts to the starter? Are battery terminals clean and making good contact. Does your charger have a position to allow for engine starting?

Peter

I am pretty sure the battery is good. I have tried to put it in high mode to start and it doesn’t hanger anything.

Here is my recent testing

Continuous hot cable to starter is 12.9v
Ignition cable is 0 volts when Being turned on.

I do hear the relay clicking in the fuse box.

 

[pogue1000]

I am pretty sure the battery is good. I have tried to put it in high mode to start and it doesn’t hanger anything.

Here is my recent testing

Continuous hot cable to starter is 12.9v
Ignition cable is 0 volts when Being turned on.

I do hear the relay clicking in the fuse box.

Ok, Did some further tests and I was able to jump the starter when connecting it to t he battery.
Something is stopping voltage to be sent to the starter.