1988 Lincoln town car: starter will not engage when attempting to start the car. I crossed over the two posts on the solenoid and the car started as normal. Replaced the solenoid. Did not solve the problem..thinking now it is the relay but can't find it. Can someone help? Thanks.

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Where is the starter relay switch on a 1997 Lincoln

When you turn the key to the start position does the engine spin (crank ) ? Crank - no - start !

Jul 05, 2017 • Lincoln Cars & Trucks

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Turns key ignition won't engage 94 Lincoln Town car

Could be a couple different things could be bad starter bad starter solenoid bad neutral safety swich does it make a clicking sound at all when you try to start?

Jul 11, 2012 • 1994 Lincoln Town Car

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Starter motor not engaging

Hi without seeing (hearing) it sounds like the clutch in the bendix is faulty, as the solenoid will engage the bendix at the same time as connecting feed to the starter motor.
New starter required or a good strip down and rebuild on the solenoid and bendix.
What condition is the ring gear in by the way (Starter Motor removed). David

Dec 25, 2017 • 1988 Mitsubishi Pajero

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Car will not start

Sounds like either the starter motor has jammed or your battery is down on power so unable to engage the starter motor solenoid. Cures: 1.Hit starter motor with hammer using short sharp shocks - this often frees the stuck starter motor engaging cog. 2.Put car in gear and attempt to rock the car back and forth. 3. Jump start using stronger battery. 4.Charge battery - you might want to check that your alternator is charging the battery, the easiest way is to use a multimeter on the 0-20volt DC scale and see that the voltage is higher than the battery in a non running state. You should see a reading of around 13-14 volts. Obviously you will need the motor running to check this.Lastly if possible try bump starting.

Mar 18, 2012 • 1989 Lincoln Town Car

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1991 Lincoln Town Car Signature V8 4.6L. Sounds like the starter is slipping. The car cranks and eventually starts after much clicking and then a sound like you get when you try to start a car that is...

The bendix in the starter isn't working as it should. The bendix pushes the gear up or out to engage with the flywheel, but the starter gear isn't fully engaging or going back in the down position completely. The starter is most likely your problem. The starter is good, but the bendix inside isn't.

Jun 13, 2010 • 1991 Lincoln Town Car

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I have a 98 Lincoln towncar. Woke up in the morning and it won't start. When I try to start it all lights, radio, ect. turn off. There is no clicking or trying to turn over. I have checked the starter and...

the starter solenoid is not receiving voltage. It must click to engage the drive and also to turn the starter. Check the fusable link which is inline embedded in the solenoid wire a inch away from it. "that may have melted down inside". To check pust pull on the solenoid wire hard and it will snap apart if melted inside

Feb 07, 2010 • 1998 Lincoln Town Car

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1988 lincoln car will mot start battery is fine

Check your starter relay, it is mounted to the fenderwell near the battery. On the relay there is a terminal labeled "S" take that wire loose and check for power when the key is turned to start, if there is power you need a relay, if there is none you have and ignition switch or safety neutral switch problem.

Jan 10, 2010 • 1988 Lincoln Town Car

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Car won't start battery good won't crank 98 lincoln

you need to find the starter solenoid and jump the two largest posrs with booster cables .if it canks repace the starter.if all your hearing now is a clicking sound you need to jump power to the solenoids start wire,a push on wire on the smaller post of the solenoid ,if it cranks replace the solenoid.if neither makes it crank,repair the grounrd cable or remove the starter and remove the rust from the nose cone and the mounting point.

Sep 24, 2009 • 1987 Lincoln Town Car

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89 Lincoln Town Car will not start.

check the starter and solenoid.take the starter off check to see it rusted or stuck .bench test it with a battery and remote switch.if all good .replace the starter solenoid.

Apr 26, 2009 • 1989 Lincoln Town Car

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Bendix wont engage flywheel

if its clicking then the solenoid is going. try doing a starter draw test. hook a meter to the battery on dc volts. attempt to star. if voltage drops below 9 volts the its the starter. if it doesnt move much at all then its the solenoid. but i think its the starter cause the solenoid is clicking

Mar 20, 2009 • 1988 Mazda B2200

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I don't believe there is a relay. Is the shift lever in park or neutral? Have you tried jiggling the shift lever? Check to see if you are getting power from one of the wires that go to the small terminals on the solenoid when the key is turned to start. If not, I suspect the neutral safety switch or the key switch.

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Alittle vague about the 2-posts....both LARGE ones or the large one and smaller one.....here is something you may check since you said jumping the solenoid started the car....with help have someone turn the KEY to start...with a continuity light check the SMALL terminal at the solenoid...it should have voltage...if not it's you IGNITION SW.. or wiring....hope this helps you..GL

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The starter relay is on the fender, fight side of car, 10" or so from the battery.

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SOUNDS LIKE THE IGNITION SWITCH LOCATED ON THE STEERING COLUME

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