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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Finally got a window of time to finish up this headache. So previously I had tracked down the problem to the starter/starter solenoid. I fought with replacing the starter vs. replacing or repairing the solenoid, which wasn't engaging the starter gear. Finally just dug around enough to get that...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Have not been able to work on it much the last few weeks, and finally got back under it today. I can jump the S terminal to the M terminal and the starter spins up when the key is turned to start, but doesn't engage the engine. Still just a turn and click with no crank at all when the key is...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    I used to have to jump the starter on my '72 VW van, so I'm aware of the method. Had a friend forget the clutch pedal and drive on top of me once, since you had to lay right in front of the rear wheels to get to the starter. Tested those two points Red lead on b-terminal, black lead on...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Updated the post with the locations of the leads. First number is key in, second number is key at start position.
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Finally got an assistant and a dry day to get back on this headache. So I'll list out the info and see what we all agree is the issue. Still same symptoms - all electronics working / turn key / lights/dash go dark / no crank / one click at the starter relay on the firewall / nothing else First...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Already tried the magical hit the starter fix, and no luck. I'll get back out there sometime soon with a better plan to test each section of the circuit. It's a rainy one today in Seattle, so not planning to play with electricity while wet. I'll review the video again and go through a step by...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Swapped batteries and still same click and nothing else. 2.5v drop to the top terminal on the starter relay when key at run. I don't know what to do with that information. Almost bought a new relay, but figured that I'd wait until I have a clue if it is toasted. I have a feeling it is, but...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Charged the battery to 12.4v, but it dropped back to 11.5v in just 30 minutes, so that doesn't seem right. Drop testing gave me some readings, but I have no idea what to make of them. With the key in run, I am getting about 6v drop from the battery to the top post and 0.03v drop on the bottom...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    So battery had tested at just 11.3v and drops to just 11.1 in start position. I am trying to test all the sections between to see where it dies and get some longer leads to run to the starter. I appreciate the video, it is one of the better examples of the starting circuit and the use of the...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    I have been doing my best with researching the circuits, but just finally thought I would put the story out here and see if anything sticks. Better to learn the concepts and understand what may be happening than to just monkey around until something works. My main concern would be hooking the...
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    Redmond, Washington - 2000 Expedition in a land of Teslas

    Hi Yall, Just joined up with the forum, but have been digging info for a while to keep my 2000 Eddie Bauer up and running smooth for a few years. I am an amateur at wrenching, but have done a few more than basic things to my vehicles. The Expedition started as my wife's primary vehicle, but...
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    Another note to add to the novel. Now when I put the key into the run position prior to starting, the starter makes a little purring noise for a second then stops.
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    It worked until it didn't - 2000 Ford Exp EB No Crank

    2000 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4l - 186,000 miles So, the Expy was running rough again, and I knew it was COPs and/or Plugs again, which were replaced about 30K ago, and the symptoms were the same (sputtering, rough mid-range), but worse than last time. Pulled the COPs and a couple were...
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