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How do you troubleshoot the stater system in a 1999 ford escort Is more likely to be the starter or the neutral safety switch?
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∙ 18y ago
Have someone hold the key in the start position as you use a 12 volt test light at the trigger wire connector(small one) on the starter to see if there is power when the key is in the start position. If there is power, you need a starter, provided that there is sufficient power from the battery to turn the starter. If there is no power, you have a problem elsewhere. It could be wiring, ignition switch, power supply to the ignition switch, or transmission range(TR) sensor. A TR sensor takes the place of a neutral safety switch on the automatic transmission. If it is a manual, we have a clutch pedal position switch.
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Your F150 will not start and will not take a jump the alternator solenoid and battery were replaced is it most likely the starter?
Starter Ignition Neutral switch
What can cause starter problems on a 1993 ford escort?
The starter is just a DC motor so the motor gets dirty inside or the armature and brushes wear. If the battery is good and yet you just hear a click or nothing or even the starter spinning, the next most likely cause is the starter motor. They are cheap to replace yourself, though the job is a little tight. See wikianswer on 1993 Ford Escort for the process.
1992 ford escort and i have eveything electrical working in it but i cant get the car to start i do here a clicking sound though by the starter do you have any idea what the problem could be?
FIRST CHECK THE BATTERY IF GOOD]> THEN STARTER MOST LIKELY IS BAD ?
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Your 1995 Nissan Sentra wont turn over when you turn the key but it still has power?
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Why I keep blowing the starter fuse in my 2002 Chrysler Sebring?
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