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GMC 3 · 02-25-2004, 11:07 PM

when trying to start the truck, the selenoid clicks. the truck will start with no problem when bypassing the selenoid with a screwdriver. I replaced the selenoid and still the same problem, replaced it again in case the new selenoid was bad, but still the same problem.

Any ideas? Please help. Thank you

cdowns · 02-25-2004, 11:14 PM

sometimes those explorers work better upside down

724x4a/cchevy · 02-25-2004, 11:14 PM

I know exactly the problem. If you go around to the front of the vehicle and look on the hood, there is a little blue oval with the letters F. O. R. D. I think that may be the problem right there.

Im not helping am i?? $.02

bpmcgee · 02-25-2004, 11:35 PM

Usually a clicking solenoid is due to crappy Ford electron -- NO, WAIT! Let me try again.

Usually a clicking solenoid is due to low battery, low battery, that's right.

Brian

project1971 · 02-25-2004, 11:46 PM

you have bad cable ends at the battery. stick a test light in the cable next to the cable end on the positive side it should light up, if it goes out when you try and start it and the light goes out put new cable ends on it. hope this helps

walker · 02-25-2004, 11:48 PM

I would try cleaning all grounds and terminals to a bright metal with sandpaper. Then I'd look at the wires for signs of corrosion, swelling, discoloration, etc. I had lots of electronic problems with my '95. Removed each fuse, cleaned with a SS wire brush, and presto many problems went away.

krazy_texan · 02-26-2004, 12:39 AM

the call them exploders for a reason i would just park it in a feild and wait for it to happen maybe videotape it and post it on the board, lol

**FRENCHBLUE72** · 02-26-2004, 01:15 AM

Did someone say exploder????

MAC67 · 02-26-2004, 01:16 AM

hahaha , my sis had one of them , she always got upset with me because everytime her and my neices came over i would step outside and hollar at the little ones to step way back before mommy shuts the doors , these things have a bad tendency to fliop like a fish out of water ,, hehehe ,

02-25-2004, 11:07 PM	#1
GMC 3 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Philadelphia, pa. U.S.A. Posts: 87	Help! 94 explorer won't start when trying to start the truck, the selenoid clicks. the truck will start with no problem when bypassing the selenoid with a screwdriver. I replaced the selenoid and still the same problem, replaced it again in case the new selenoid was bad, but still the same problem. Any ideas? Please help. Thank you

02-25-2004, 11:14 PM	#2
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	sometimes those explorers work better upside down __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

02-25-2004, 11:46 PM	#5
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	you have bad cable ends at the battery. stick a test light in the cable next to the cable end on the positive side it should light up, if it goes out when you try and start it and the light goes out put new cable ends on it. hope this helps __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

02-25-2004, 11:48 PM	#6
walker Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: north of Phx AZ about 30 miles Posts: 698	I would try cleaning all grounds and terminals to a bright metal with sandpaper. Then I'd look at the wires for signs of corrosion, swelling, discoloration, etc. I had lots of electronic problems with my '95. Removed each fuse, cleaned with a SS wire brush, and presto many problems went away. __________________ Andy,Phx AZ '67 C-10 (Ahhh, done at last. Well there is that disk front end I want to put in and...) "23 C-Cab-sold '48 Ford 8N tractor(still working) '67 Scout(Now on the road) '70 MG B.-sold

02-26-2004, 12:39 AM	#7
krazy_texan Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: West Des Moines, Ia Posts: 3,233	the call them exploders for a reason i would just park it in a feild and wait for it to happen maybe videotape it and post it on the board, lol __________________ Krazy Texan My Trucks are made with Wrenches not Chop Sticks 1967 GMC 3/4 ton "Johnny Cash" 1990 v1500 suburban 1967 Ford f100 Swb 4x4 "green bean" GOD BLESS JESUS, JOHN WAYNE, AND THE ALAMO

02-25-2004, 11:14 PM	#3
724x4a/cchevy Self-proclaimed LED man Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Harrisburg, Missouri Posts: 1,021	I know exactly the problem. If you go around to the front of the vehicle and look on the hood, there is a little blue oval with the letters F. O. R. D. I think that may be the problem right there. Im not helping am i?? $.02

02-25-2004, 11:35 PM	#4
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	Usually a clicking solenoid is due to crappy Ford electron -- NO, WAIT! Let me try again. Usually a clicking solenoid is due to low battery, low battery, that's right. Brian

02-26-2004, 01:15 AM	#8
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,594	Did someone say exploder???? Attached Images __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

02-26-2004, 01:16 AM	#9
MAC67 " SHOW ME" Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: shelbyville illinois Posts: 2,624	hahaha , my sis had one of them , she always got upset with me because everytime her and my neices came over i would step outside and hollar at the little ones to step way back before mommy shuts the doors , these things have a bad tendency to fliop like a fish out of water ,, hehehe ,



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