Symptom Chart
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Milan, 2008 Lincoln MKZ, and 2008 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Symptom Chart
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Possible Sources |
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- The engine does not crank
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- Battery
- Battery junction box (BJB) fuse(s):
- Smart junction box (SJB) fuse(s):
- 22 (7.5A) - 3.0L and 3.5L vehicles
- Starter motor
- PCM
- Circuitry
- Starter motor relay - non-serviceable (part of SJB)
- Ignition switch
- Anti-theft system
- Start diode
- Transmission range (TR) sensor - automatic transmission
- Clutch cutoff switch - manual transmission
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- One-touch integrated start (OTIS) does not operate correctly
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- Battery
- Starter motor
- Circuitry
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- CARRY OUT the Starter Motor Component Test.
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- Starter motor mounting
- Starter motor
- Incorrect starter drive engagement
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- The starter spins but the engine does not crank
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- INSPECT the starter motor mounting and engagement. REPAIR as necessary.
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- Damaged flywheel/flexplate ring gear teeth
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- INSPECT the flywheel/flexplate ring gear for damaged, missing or worn teeth. REPAIR as necessary.
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