ford explorer wont start unless I pump brakes. help
ryan530
03-04-2013, 08:07 PM
I am having a problem with my 96 ford explorer.
Usually this only happens on warmer days, but after a few starts, my car will suddenly not turn over. I have found that the only solution to starting it is by pumping the brakes about 6 or more times, fast and hard. Its not the battery because all lights and everything work.
Something it may have to do with, I just found out when going to get my car smogged, my monitors reset everytime I turn on/off my car.
I have asked many mechanics and no one knows what's wrong.
Please help. Thanks
Usually this only happens on warmer days, but after a few starts, my car will suddenly not turn over. I have found that the only solution to starting it is by pumping the brakes about 6 or more times, fast and hard. Its not the battery because all lights and everything work.
Something it may have to do with, I just found out when going to get my car smogged, my monitors reset everytime I turn on/off my car.
I have asked many mechanics and no one knows what's wrong.
Please help. Thanks
ASE AMD
08-17-2013, 10:50 AM
Ur pcm is bad for not storing keep alive memory.... Ur no start sounds like the relay,solenoid , starter, ign. Switch. Possibly a electrical issue. I'd try jumping the starter at the relay when it don't turn over. If that don't work ur relay or starter is bad.
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