2000 Expedition will not turn-over
KSPARKS2005
09-09-2005, 05:30 PM
Twice in the past 2 weeks, I have tried to start my Expedition and get no response from the engine. The dash lights go off as if it's trying to start but I still get nothing from the engine...no clicks, pops, etc.
I have tried 3 separate keys, tried reprogramming keys, etc. Nothing helps. If I let the vehicle sit for about 1 hour, it starts as if nothing was wrong.
I took it to the dealership today and paid $89 to have them tell me: It's not the battery, not the anti-theft device, not the starter, nothing is wrong.
It really seems like an anti-theft issue but the dealer says no. Any suggestions?
I have tried 3 separate keys, tried reprogramming keys, etc. Nothing helps. If I let the vehicle sit for about 1 hour, it starts as if nothing was wrong.
I took it to the dealership today and paid $89 to have them tell me: It's not the battery, not the anti-theft device, not the starter, nothing is wrong.
It really seems like an anti-theft issue but the dealer says no. Any suggestions?
ottodude125
09-15-2005, 08:12 PM
strangly I am having the exact same problem but it just started this week... happend on monday and wednesday... have you found out what is causing it?... I have no idea what it is... Its a wicked nuisance when your out somewhere and you can't drive cause the truck won't start!!!
KSPARKS2005
09-15-2005, 09:41 PM
strangly I am having the exact same problem but it just started this week... happend on monday and wednesday... have you found out what is causing it?... I have no idea what it is... Its a wicked nuisance when your out somewhere and you can't drive cause the truck won't start!!!
This problem continued until it finally wouldn't start at all. I replaced the starter relay (mounted on the firewall) and problem is now resolved. This relay is available only at the dealership and should run about $30. It took no more than 10 minutes to install.
Good luck, Ken
This problem continued until it finally wouldn't start at all. I replaced the starter relay (mounted on the firewall) and problem is now resolved. This relay is available only at the dealership and should run about $30. It took no more than 10 minutes to install.
Good luck, Ken
Chestermom
06-23-2006, 08:07 AM
I am having the same problem -- Dealer could not diagnose -- this has been happening for about 2 months, driving me nuts.
everything works -- it won't turn over -- let it sit -- starts great.
So far I've read about people getting help changing the engine immobilizer (transcerner) or the starter relay
:banghead:
everything works -- it won't turn over -- let it sit -- starts great.
So far I've read about people getting help changing the engine immobilizer (transcerner) or the starter relay
:banghead:
KSPARKS2005
06-23-2006, 09:42 AM
Chestermom-
I replaced the starter relay shortly after my last post and I've not had a problem starting since then. Just pick it up at your local dealer for $35 - $40. It's a quick mount on your firewall and should fix the problem. Good luck.
Ken
I replaced the starter relay shortly after my last post and I've not had a problem starting since then. Just pick it up at your local dealer for $35 - $40. It's a quick mount on your firewall and should fix the problem. Good luck.
Ken
Chestermom
06-23-2006, 09:56 AM
Ken -- thanks for your quick reply -- how long ago did you replace the starter relay?
KSPARKS2005
06-23-2006, 03:05 PM
I replaced the start relay back in September 2005 and everything has worked fine since.
--Ken
--Ken
Chestermom
06-23-2006, 04:07 PM
Ken--
Thanks for the info -- I'm going to order the starter relay now
Sue
Thanks for the info -- I'm going to order the starter relay now
Sue
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