prayforsurf0
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- April 7, 2015
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- Montauk NY
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1998 Ford Explorer XLT
Hey guys, I have a 98' Ex and my buddy has a 00' Ex
He just bought the car and started driving home, but it died on the way. AAA came and the battery checked out good, but apparently the alternator was tested and deemed weak output. They towed him the rest of the way home.
He replaced the alternator and trickle charged the battery over night and tried to start it. He got one click.
I told him could be the starter solenoid/motor. I told him to replace it and make sure to disconnect battery.
After replacing he now has no start, no clicks, and no dash lights (but the car chime "dings" with the key in and the door open).
Sounds like he blew a fuse, but he insists he disconnected the battery beforehand.
Is this a PATS issue ? Starter relay ?
I told him to get a hold of a multi meter so we can start testing for voltage across the system, any other tips on what we should be doing to get it started ?
He just bought the car and started driving home, but it died on the way. AAA came and the battery checked out good, but apparently the alternator was tested and deemed weak output. They towed him the rest of the way home.
He replaced the alternator and trickle charged the battery over night and tried to start it. He got one click.
I told him could be the starter solenoid/motor. I told him to replace it and make sure to disconnect battery.
After replacing he now has no start, no clicks, and no dash lights (but the car chime "dings" with the key in and the door open).
Sounds like he blew a fuse, but he insists he disconnected the battery beforehand.
Is this a PATS issue ? Starter relay ?
I told him to get a hold of a multi meter so we can start testing for voltage across the system, any other tips on what we should be doing to get it started ?