Turned off car and went to start again key won't turn
Several things, does key go in and out easily, turn steering wheel in both directions while turning key. sometimes the steering wheel lock binds the lock cylinder and turning wheel releases the pressure and it will turn. other than that the ignition cylinder is jammed, wet key lightly with lubricant such as wd-40 and a light bit in key hole and try key again, If key is heavily worn out , try a different ignition key as it might not be disengaging all the tumblers in lock, if all this fails you need a new cylinder.
2004 Ford Escape. 280,000 miles on it. Ignition switch { key } won't turn. To much pressure on the steering wheel. I sprayed a small amount of PB Blaster in the ignition switch, and coated the key. Put the key in the ignition switch. Put a small amount of pressure on the the key and turn the steering wheel from left to right. Igntion switch turned and Escape Started. I worked the key back and forth and it moved Freely.
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SOURCE: I own a 2001 Ford
There are a couple of things you can try. Check under the dash at the foot pedal for the brake. There are switches there which sometimes can get hit by feet and broken or thrown out of their holders. These switches are linked to the gearshift, ignition switch, and steering wheel.
The steering wheel or gearshift lever can bind the lock cylinder. You may have a stuck shift button or the shifter or steering wheel may need to be "wiggled" to line up the interlocks. This would be done while one hand attempts to turn the keyswitch and the other hand "wiggles" the steering wheel or gearshift.
The lock cylinder can be bad within the switch housing. The switch housing may be adjustable and the adjustment holddown screw may have slipped. You may need to change the Ignition switch. The switch is connected by cable or rod to parts under the dash.
I listed the above things to check in the most frequent order. The problem is the manufacturers make a mess of things by connecting the controls with rods and cables that will eventually jam when one of four things slip out of position. I hope you find my solution very helpful.
SOURCE: 2005 Ford Escape won't start but hear a
This sound is the relay, Is the battery new if more than 1 and 1/2 yrs. you need to replace your battery.
Is your engine cranking when start, if not, the battery need to be replace.
SOURCE: I own a 2004 Chrysler Crossfire. The car either
The car will not turn over, First of all check the battery, its a 12 volt part.Is it properly charged, is there 12 volt on battery,.If battery checks ok, then check the starter, is it properly getting power from battery.---- To test the starter try this procedure.---------Measure the voltage at the starter solenoid. Place the red probe on the positive battery terminal on the starter solenoid and place the negative probe on chassis ground. Have someone turn the key switch to "START" while you measure the voltage.The voltage should be approximately 12.6 volts. If the voltage is correct, there is a problem with the starter. Remove the negative battery post and check the connections on the starter.But if voltage is very low and less that 12 volts,this indicates its faulty solenoid.If you follow the wire from starter solenoid, it will reach the starter relay.That starter relay is a 12 volt part.If there is no voltage to starter or solenoid then its faulty starter relay.------If both battery starter checked ok, then continuefurthertroubleshooting by re-checking the ignition switch.The ignition switch harness should receive 12 volts.Check it with meter.If there is no 12 volts then its ignition switch harness problem.Its getting short.--------
But if ignition switch checked ok, then
in many cases it will be due to a bad fuel pump, a broken timing belt, an inoperative cam sensor or crank sensor. Also these problems are related to faulty spark plug. Check the spark at spark plugs when you start the car. Do you notice any spark. Actually you should see. If in case there is no spark then it's a spark plug problem. Also the coil pack gives power to spark plug. So check the voltage at coil pack. It will show 12 volt. If there is no voltage noticed at coil pack then its faulty coil pack that has to be replaced. If all the possible options checked out ok then it can be faulty ecu( cars computer).It has to be checked.---------
This will help.Thanks.Helpmech.
SOURCE: 2004 Ford Escape Electrical problem
This is a problem with the alternator. Diode rectifiers and voltage regulator replacement will give this baby a 14.2 voltage output. In this 3L V6 SUV removal of the alternator requires removing the right tire, the right axis and undercovering to reach the 6G alternator. It is a 133mm rectifier with a motorcraft, The serpentine belt is better removed from the bottom. Also keep a bucket on hand to recover the oil from the transmission.
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