Battery saver relay is on and wont start taurus 1999

The relay would have nothing to do with that problem ,You have a short somewhere, take it into a auto electric shop to be check out,

I dont think a 2001 Taurus has a Battery Discharge Protection Relay.

Battery cables and connectors must be clean and tight.
Wires on starter must be clean and tight.
If there is no crank at all test neutral safety switch ,ignition switch and starter relay.

lastly test starter by fabricating a set of jumper wires and running it straight from battery and see what happens.

Have you checked the battery saver relay? It's located in the passenger compartment fuse box underneath the driver's side dash panel (it's just underneath the steering wheel). The lid will tell you which component it is. Relays are about $10.00 at autozone, so you can just pop the new one in if you want, or take it out and test it with a volt meter. If you want to test it, let me know and I'll post instructions.

The 1999 Fuse Box Diagram is as follows:

Column 1 (Top to Bottom)
Driver Window Relay
Interior Lamp Relay
Driver Unlock Relay
Battery Saver Relay
Hazard Lamps (15A)
Diagnos (10A)
Cigar (20A)
Front Wipers (30A)
Air Bag (5A)
ABS (10A)
Shift Interlock (5A)
Blank

Column 2 (Top to Bottom)
High Beams (15A)
Deck Lid Release (15A)
Mirrors/Antenna (5A)
Head Lamp Illumenation (5A)
Light Out Module (5A)
EEC Ignition Coil (20A)
Brake Lamps/ A/C (15A)
Instrument Illumenation (5A)

Column 3 (Top to Bottom)
Accessorty Delay Relay
Rear Defrost Relay
Tail Lamps (5A)
Battery Saver (10A)
Wiper and Vaps (5A)
Rear Wiper (15A)
Turn Signal (10A)
Air bag/ Alt LPS (A)
Starter Relay (10A)
Left Low Beams (10A)

Column 4 (Top to Bottom)
Switch Illumenation (5A)
Def Sw Illumenation (10A)
Stop Lamps (15A)
Radio (5A)
Radio Memory (5A)
Right Hand Power Locks (20A)
Gauges/ Warning Lamps (5A)
Radio Mute (5A)
Right Low Beam (10A)

Hope this helps.

Your multifunction switch on the steering column controls your exterior lights. The GEM module controls the interior lights and other stuff. If bad, it would not blow fuses. WHich fuse blows?
Your Ford dealer might be familiar with this issue, so call the service dept and ask them and get a quote. It may be wiring.
reoprt back.

• The high beams are inoperative

• Circuitry.
• Multifunction switch.

• Go To Pinpoint Test C .

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Principles of Operation
Generic Electronic Module (GEM) The generic electronic module (GEM) receives inputs from the following:

• door ajar switches
• liftgate ajar switch (wagon)
• liftgate glass switch (wagon)
• headlamp switch
• keyless entry keypad switches
• the powertrain control module (PCM) (vehicle speed signal)
• ignition switch
• remote keyless entry transmitter

The GEM uses these inputs to control the output to the battery saver relay and interior lamp relay. Both relays are integral to the central junction box (CJB) and cannot be accessed directly.
Interior Lighting Systems The GEM grounds the battery saver relay and interior lamp relay coils when any door ajar switch or the headlamp switch is closed. The interior lamp relay then supplies power to the interior lamp circuit. Vehicle speed must be less than 15 kph (9 mph) for the GEM to ground the interior lamp relay. The interior lamps will remain illuminated for a period of up to 25 seconds after all doors are closed or until the ignition is switched from the OFF position, or the GEM receives a vehicle speed signal. Actuating the interior lights from the headlamp switch will operate at any time.
Illuminated Entry Illuminated entry is activated when a keyless entry keypad switch provides ground on the GEM input or when the GEM receives an unlock signal from the remote keyless entry key fob. The GEM then provides ground to the battery saver and interior lamp relay coils. Illuminated entry is deactivated when the GEM receives a lock signal from the remote keyless entry key fob or if the GEM receives ground inputs from the keyless entry keypad switch lock code. Illuminated entry will also be deactivated when the GEM receives input voltage from the ignition switch.
Battery Saver The battery saver is activated when the GEM is not receiving voltage input from the ignition switch (off position). The GEM will then provide ground to the battery saver relay coil for a maximum of 30 minutes depending on the state of the interior lamp switch inputs to the GEM. The energized battery saver relay switches voltage to the demand lamp circuit and the interior lamp relay coil. After time-out, the GEM removes ground to the battery saver relay disabling the demand lamp circuit.
Puddle Lamps The puddle lamp relay operates reverse from the battery saver relay and the interior lamp relay. The puddle lamp relay coil receives voltage when the ignition switch is in the START or RUN position, which disables the circuit to the puddle lamps.
Inspection and Verification

1. Verify the customer concern by operating the system.

1. Visually inspect for obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.

Visual Inspection Chart Electrical

• Battery junction box (BJB) fuse 101 (60A)
• Central junction box (CJB) fuse 226 (10A)
• Bulb(s)
• Central junction box (CJB)
• Generic electronic module (GEM)
• Connectors
• Circuitry

its probably the starter motor solenoid , if the relay is working correctly then it would be the starter motor.
hope this info is good enough for a fixya , and if you need more help then just ask me and i'll do what I can over the screen

electech

check the connections at the battery

Tapping the starter does not always work. I would check all the connections on the battery and starter. If these are good replace the starter. Don't forget the grounds.

check the fuel pump itself.. if no fuel going through lines... injectors won't work.