I have a 2002 Taurus. At 109,000 miles it needs a new Starter Solenoid. On this car can the Solenoid be changed seperately? Or do I need to purchase a whole new unit? How hard is this to replace on a 2002 Ford Taurus. How accessable is it? Or should I just leave this to the professionals if it requires special tools? The starter is down there just behind the radiator at the very bottom.
The car still starts it's just that sometimes the starter solenoid doesn't engage about 1 try out of 20. This more than likely happens when it's hot outside than when its cool/cold.
Did this part last long enough or do you think it failed prematurely?
2007-03-11 19:27:57 · 11 answers · asked by AviTech 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
A loose connection would cause a "Click" noise when turning the key. It would also cause the starter to turn a little slower than usual and it would cause all sorts of funky electrical anomolies that I am not having.
What is happening is that sometimes when I turn the key the start makes a LOUD "EEERRRRRRRR" whinning noise as if the starter is turning 1,000 RPMs but not engaging on the flywheel. This has startled a few passerbyers in parking lots. It's that loud. This could only be caused by a solenoid valve not actuating the way it should
2007-03-11 19:44:30 · update #1
Don't even bother changing the solenoid itself. They are sold as a unit anyway. And yes, you can do it yourself. Its not hard to do. First disconnect the battery, then disconnect the wire to the solenoid ( the positive).... I believe its a 17 mm socket and there are two bolts holding it up. Top take off the housing, theres like three 10 mm bolts. Its a little but heavy so have it braced when it comes down. Then just replace it with the other one. That's all, not hard...Is this normal, or have you had an oil leak. Cause oil can get on the starter and short it out. If so, this may happen again. So when your done be sure to check for oil leaks.....
2007-03-18 05:52:28 · answer #1 · answered by Your Asking Me? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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I have a 2002 Taurus. At 109,000 miles it needs a new Starter Solenoid. On this car can the Solenoid be changed seperately? Or do I need to purchase a whole new unit? How hard is this to replace on a 2002 Ford Taurus. How accessable is it? Or should I just leave this to the professionals if...
2015-08-19 01:12:46 · answer #2 · answered by Yonina 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The solenoid is on the starter. You should replace the whole assembly even if it is just a solenoid issue. When starters fail, the failure is either caused by some some other problem, or will cause some other problem. Make sure to check that your flywheel teeth have not been chipped (check all the teeth!).
If you can access it, you should be able to change it easily with the proper tools.
2007-03-18 13:12:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gil w 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is not a premature problem.What is happening is at the starter motor itself.It has what's called a Bendix Drive.this is what 'kicks' out the gear in the starter to engage with the flywheel.It sometimes doesn't engage and the starter motor will 'spin' like a top because of it not engaging with the flywheel.My suggestion is to replace starter and solenoid as they both work together to accomplicsh the same job.I would also insure that your battery and cables are up to par.
2007-03-16 18:47:21 · answer #4 · answered by tturbod2001 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-06 06:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That doesn't sound like a solenoid problem. Sounds more like you have some corrosion in the starting cable connections. Fords have a bad rep for ground problems from the battery to the frame. The intermittent pattern when warmer or hot sounds like you just aren't getting enough current to pull it in. Check your cable connections, both at the battery and at the frame ground and if you can get there with out too much of a hassle, at the starter too.
2007-03-11 19:39:45 · answer #6 · answered by Dusty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the sound is like metal on metal then it is the bendix scraping against the flywheel and this happens when the teeth on the bendix or the flywheel get worn and the bendix cannot engage as it should .a temp fix is to leave the car in gear if it's a manual and rock it ,if it's an auto,well then you would have to turn the motor by hand a fraction so as to move the flywheel.
Verify that the starter motor is correct one for your vehicle also as there are different numbers and sizes of teeth on a bendix.
Unfortunately ,yes one of the two will fail in time
2007-03-16 20:41:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try taking off the cables to the battery and using a wire brush claen the terminals and the inside of the cables. Put them back on, tight. Try starting it. Be warned, that the battery may not have been getting a full charge from the alternator is the cables were loose or dirty. If so, jup start it and see if that solves the problem.
2016-03-22 18:45:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I honestly am not a mechanic, but sold Ford's for years. The best recommendation is to call the dealer, ask for Parts Department, they will be glad to tell you which is best, even if it isn't done there. Good Luck !!
2007-03-18 10:06:07 · answer #9 · answered by fuzzypetshop 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2015-08-04 11:16:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋