First thing to check is that you check engine light comes on when the key is turned on. This is simple indication that your ignition circuit is powering up the computer. Then check that the fuel pump and automatic shutdown relays are working. If you lift the hood the relays are located in front of the battery in the power distribution box with a number of fuses. Check all the fuses in the box as well as all the fuses under the dash.
In the transmission.
2/4 SOLENOID CIRCUIT What this means is the solenoid pack went bad. Have it replaced to fix the problem. Could also be a wiring issue from the trans computer to the solenoid pack.
Code 83 is TCC (Torque Converter Clutch) solenoid circuit failure. The wiring or the solenoid may be open or shorted. If shorted, the quad driver (part of the transmission computer that controls the solenoid) may be damaged. Module and solenoid may need to be replaced together...watch out for it. Don't toast a module with the old solenoid. Replace the solenoid first. (If wiring is ok) Then module, if code 83 comes back after clearing.
It is not repairable and should be replaced.
The wire from the battery to solenoid is corroded & should be replaced.
Check the wire form the solenoid to the computer.
may be on top of the starter and replaced with same. Follow the + battery cable it will connect to the solenoid
If you replaced the correct shift solenoid (SS B), check for a broken band in the trans.
The starter solenoid can be replaced by removing the wiring harness. Remove the retaining nuts. The solenoid will come off. Reverse the process to install the new solenoid.
The solenoid pack on a Chrysler Sebring is on the bottom of the transmission. It is a bolt on unit and can be easily replaced.
Your solonoid needs replacing. Solenoid.
It will cost approximately $60 to replace a solenoid in your Ford Explorer. The exact cost is dependent upon which solenoid is to be replaced.