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transit wont start
I have not used my Transit in about a year and now she has decided not to start. I have changed the starter solenoid but there is no power there. She will start on a bump. Can anyone help - is there a relay and where is it on a 1997 Transit swb?
Asked on 12 October 2010 by jefftransit
Answered by
Alan Ross
When you say no power are you saying the starter motor will not turn over at all? When you switch the vehicle lights on and try to start does the lights go dim? There will be a starter relay fitted but we do not have that level of detail for each and every car. You may need to refer to a workshop manual.
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