Possible short?

Asked by Isaacg33 Mar 02, 2016 at 10:47 PM about the 1999 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Well this is wierd when I turn the dimmer switch in
the car to the on position the starter starts
cranking the engine over but luckily it doesn't start
the engine. This just started happening out of no
where. Any suggestions?

2 Answers
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James answered 8 years ago

check wiring at starter solenoid on inner fender , and look for a poorly installed remote start system

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Isaacg33 answered 8 years ago

There is no remote start system on the vehicle. Well at least not am after market one.

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