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Why does 2003 Ford escape 3.0 turn key to run and startrs without cranking

Turn key to run and starts on its own and starter will not shut off. Replaced altenator,altenator connector,starter,ignition switch,lock cylinder Also look at all wires in fuse box and wiring harness Did replace starter relay and it ran for a day and started acting up again

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2008

SOURCE: truck tries to start without key in the ignition

The 2004 colorado does have an electronic starter, so there might be a short in your connection coming from your battery. If you were to disconnect your battery and then connect it again there is a possibility that your truck may try and start, could ever start.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 13, 2008

SOURCE: H2 Hummer

Today 11-12-08 my 2003 H2 Hummer would not start. Checked battery it ischarged. Cables tight. Tried to start with portable booster pak. No go. Tridto jump start with my wife's Suburban. Still no go.
When I turn the switch I hear a single click and that is it. No engine turning over. While trying to start with key the headlights go out. Out of ideas, Will take to Chevy garage in am. Will post solution.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 12, 2009

SOURCE: starter keeps turning even when key is turned off

Curious, do you have an autostart installed? I had that happen that the Autostart shorted and just kept telling my starter to continue cranking

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 10, 2009

SOURCE: My 1998 bmw 528i won't start , I got dash light ,

all those problem have to do with modules on the vehicle have the car electronically scann and it will tell you where and what

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 24, 2010

SOURCE: 2003 dodge caravan won't start

My 2003 dodge caravan would not start after driving about 1/2 hour. I stopped for coffee and when got back in to start it started I switched gears and it stalled. I tried to start again switched gears then it started but only for 2 sec. No clicking, no cranking sound just would not start but battery functions were great. Spent 2 days with a mechanic who could not resolve so sent to Dodge. After a day of putting wires back and checking out the problem they said it was the computer. Said that it was bad and could be replaced at no charge due to malfunction. Yes, it worked fine afterwards no more problems. They also said that some of the computers are found to be defective like this one so I hope this helps you in the right choice to have the dealer check it out if you are unable to get a computer reading and there is no obvious short in the system. Free sounded very good but as you know there is no such thing as really free as they got me for other things $350 worth. ouch!

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I have a 1988 ford econoline, I turned the key the wrong way when it was running now it won't start, it clicks when I turn the key. It sounds like it is coming from the battery area. What is going on?

Probly blew startr motor or whats left of original. Ignition or key switch cud b old tu. Pound on startr w a hammer to see if it comes back. Then replace
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2001 ford escape won't start

If you mean "no crank", possible starter issue. check for 12v at the starter signal lead during crank, replace starter if signal is good.
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I just installed fuel pump in my 2002 ford escape the pump now work but the egine will not roll over but the battery is fine i out in my new car and it started that

There are several possible issues depending on what you have happening such as - is it cranking over or not. Ford used their wonderful passive security systems on these years of vehicles which can be a real pain. If you use a test light and are getting power to the starter switch (small wire on starter solenoid) when friend turns key to start but it is still not turning over then starter is not functioning. If your interior lights and dash lights all work when key is turned to on but everything goes off when you turn key to "start" position try cleaning battery terminals. If terminals clean or even better if terminals clean and you jump with jump box or jumper cables and it still not cranking check with test light as mentioned above and if no power to start switch check relay in underhood fuse box. Swap the "starter" one with one from fan or other of same size and see if starter will now turn. If you can turn the key on and hear the fuel pump turn on (buzz or whine from rear) and the engine cranks over trying to start but will not - it may be the passive security system. The chip in key or the reader for it may have died. Each key is $75+ and if you do not have two good keys they (Ford Dealer) will charge you for making two keys and activation fees - Total $300 - plus getting the vehicle towed in. The vehicles computer tests many sensors before letting vehicle actually start so it is normal for it to crank for a few seconds before it actually fires. If it senses something wrong in that first few turns like no crank or cam sensor reading it will not allow vehicle to start. You can read codes with a code reader for this by testing with key on and not running.
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Curious, do you have an autostart installed? I had that happen that the Autostart shorted and just kept telling my starter to continue cranking
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