StephanSloan
Active Member
The world's best 2008 Expedition EL (216k miles) that never lets us down was a little hard to start this morning. It started then stumbled and stalled. It immediately restarted and ran fine after that.
Funny thing, I stopped at the parts department at the dealership to pick up a new transmission dipstick and when I came out it wouldn't start.
When I turn the key everything is normal and then it begins to turn over for a split second and then stops and the voltage gauge goes to zero.
I did not have time to check for a code. I'm (wild) guessing it is the starter.
The lady at the service desk though it was hilarious that the car broke down for the first time in 13 years in the parking lot and I must agree. However, I'm now told it will be "several days before they can even look at it" so I am considering having it towed home and having a go at it.
Are there any recommendation for things to check? Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Stephan
Funny thing, I stopped at the parts department at the dealership to pick up a new transmission dipstick and when I came out it wouldn't start.
When I turn the key everything is normal and then it begins to turn over for a split second and then stops and the voltage gauge goes to zero.
I did not have time to check for a code. I'm (wild) guessing it is the starter.
The lady at the service desk though it was hilarious that the car broke down for the first time in 13 years in the parking lot and I must agree. However, I'm now told it will be "several days before they can even look at it" so I am considering having it towed home and having a go at it.
Are there any recommendation for things to check? Any advice or guidance is greatly appreciated.
Stephan
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