when trying to crank 2003 explorer xlt batt drops from 12 volts to 8 and positive cable heats up everything else works

Asked by mariah2007 Jun 30, 2016 at 12:14 PM about the 2003 Ford Explorer XLT Sport V6

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

new batt and starter

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mariah2007 answered 8 years ago

did that when trying to crank starter starts to smoke could there be a short somewhere i havent found

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OJ answered 8 years ago

If you can afford it, stay away from rebuilt starters. Got three at one time trying to replace my in-laws Cadillac.

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