Mountaineer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
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If starter cranks, proceed to step 3d.
a.
Check starter circuit in following sequence:
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Check for loose connection of the B+ battery cable to the Battery Junction Box (BJB). If connection is loose, torque battery cable
terminal nut on BJB to 144 lb-in (16.4 N.m).
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Check for proper torque on starter solenoid terminal nuts. The B+ terminal nut should be torqued to 144 lb-in. (16.4 N.m) and the S
terminal nut should be torqued to 65 lb-in. (7.4 N.m).
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Inspect connections in Battery Junction Box (BJB)
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Wiggle wires leading to the BJB and check for loose connections.
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Check starter relay by temporarily swapping with relay from unrelated circuit. See Explorer/Mountaineer or Aviator Wiring Diagram,
Section 11, for illustration of relay locations in BJB.
If inspections above do not result in repair of crank function, proceed to Pinpoint Test A, Section 303-04A of Explorer/Mountaineer/Aviator Workshop
Manual.
d.
The PCM should be replaced only under the following conditions:
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Starter cranks with diagnostic step 3b above
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No PATS DTC's exist
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No evidence of damage to female side of pin 39 in PCM connector.
