armin922 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 so yeah as the title says. We would go to start it, and it would take a while for the exploder to turn over. It would take numerous times after about 5 secs or so each time trying to crank the car. At times it will start and if u turn the car back off and try to start it again, it will crank right over. If u let it sit for about 15 mins or so the same problem returns. Other than that the it runs good and everthing, its jsut when you go to start it. BTW, batter terms are all clean i checked and cleaned that first. There was a bit of corrosion on them, so we thought taht may have been the problem and we cleaned it but still no good. My bro has it at mr tire and they cant figure out whats wrong with it. Theyve had it since friday and he called today to see what the problem was if they figured it out and they still had no clue. Do any of you know what could be the problem? We thought starter? But still not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 29, 2009 Report Share Posted June 29, 2009 does it turn over ok and not start or does it not turn over sometimes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 check battery with a load on it. also check starter amp draw. voltage drop all the cables. you could still have a bad connection. this is where a DVOM should be the first tool on the truck, that and a VAT-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 it just doesnt turn over at times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 when it sticks blast the starter with a hammer a couple times and see if it starts easier if it does put a new starter on it or take it to gearhead his service labor rate is cheaper than mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 what do u mean "when it sticks" like when im cranking it and it wont turn over? then hit it with a hammer while cranking it? or hit it with a hammer then crank it again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 it just doesnt turn over at times that is why they make test equipment. or do what dave said and smack the starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 Sounds like the starter has dead spots in it, but it's hard to diag over the internet. If the battery, cables, and starter leads check out, buy a starter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 he tried already hitting it w a hammer. Still didnt work. But this was before he took it in the shop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ghost face Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I think it might be the idle control valve/ throttle control valve, which is pretty common in explorer to go bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farkas Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 My guess is battery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Removed Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 I think it might be the idle control valve/ throttle control valve, which is pretty common in explorer to go bad. for a hard to crank? :gtfo: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
armin922 Posted June 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 battery huh? dont u think the shop wouldve already tested the battery? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1647545494 Posted June 30, 2009 Report Share Posted June 30, 2009 get it back from the shop and pm me I will have some free time this weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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