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Since: Nov 11, 2006
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:45 am
Post subject: ford escort starter short
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| I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
going on?
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Since: Apr 24, 2005
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sat Nov 11, 2006 8:11 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"joemik" wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
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You either have a poor ground from batt to frame/engine, or the starter is
shot
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Since: Jan 28, 2005
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
My Escort's starter also shorted out. I don't know why, but all over
the windings was powder from the brushes. Unfortunately cleaning it
off with electronic parts wash didn't help, so maybe a winding had
shorted. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
My Escort's starter also shorted out. I don't know why, but all over
the windings was powder from the brushes. Unfortunately cleaning it
off with electronic parts wash didn't help, so maybe a winding had
shorted. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
My Escort's starter also shorted out. I don't know why, but all over
the windings was powder from the brushes. Unfortunately cleaning it
off with electronic parts wash didn't help, so maybe a winding had
shorted. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
My Escort's starter also shorted out. I don't know why, but all over
the windings was powder from the brushes. Unfortunately cleaning it
off with electronic parts wash didn't help, so maybe a winding had
shorted. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Nov 12, 2006 3:17 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
My Escort's starter also shorted out. I don't know why, but all over
the windings was powder from the brushes. Unfortunately cleaning it
off with electronic parts wash didn't help, so maybe a winding had
shorted. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:50 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
Test the starter operation using the starter relay, not a direct
connection. It's a lot easier and it may help you to pinpoint your
problem. Use a remote starter switch or some heavy duty test leads.
Otherwise make sure your grounds and starter connections are clean. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:50 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
Test the starter operation using the starter relay, not a direct
connection. It's a lot easier and it may help you to pinpoint your
problem. Use a remote starter switch or some heavy duty test leads.
Otherwise make sure your grounds and starter connections are clean. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:50 pm
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
Test the starter operation using the starter relay, not a direct
connection. It's a lot easier and it may help you to pinpoint your
problem. Use a remote starter switch or some heavy duty test leads.
Otherwise make sure your grounds and starter connections are clean. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 11) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:50 pm
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
Test the starter operation using the starter relay, not a direct
connection. It's a lot easier and it may help you to pinpoint your
problem. Use a remote starter switch or some heavy duty test leads.
Otherwise make sure your grounds and starter connections are clean. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 12) Posted: Mon Nov 13, 2006 12:50 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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joemik wrote:
> I am having weird problems with my ford escort. My car isnt starting so
> i was testing the starter and solenoid. Whenever i connect the main
> starter wire directly to the battery, my entire car shorts out. What is
> going on?
Test the starter operation using the starter relay, not a direct
connection. It's a lot easier and it may help you to pinpoint your
problem. Use a remote starter switch or some heavy duty test leads.
Otherwise make sure your grounds and starter connections are clean. >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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(Msg. 13) Posted: Sun May 31, 2009 4:28 pm
Post subject: Re: ford escort starter short [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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i need some help installing a Bulldog remote starter rs100
1. The car has no 'key lock tumbler' ..the wiring harness is missing..2 wires hanging..but the 6 pin connection is there
question:
1. how do i determine what the 'constant wire is' vs 'the cranking wire'? >> Stay informed about: ford escort starter short |
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