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Car won’t start (not battery)
FORD Mondeo V Estate (CF)

  • @user_1931303 Oct 14, 2023
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    Intermittent starting issues have now become permanent, all since replacing the 7 year old original battery that died a month ago. Before making access to the starter motor I’m wanting to check the starter relay, is it ok to swap with the aux heater relay (same part no.) temporarily? Can this be done with the battery connected? Thanks.
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  • @user_1932432 Oct 14, 2023
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    I usually checked the relay with a meter. Have you checked all the wires to see if they are burned through possibly torn out? Does it manage to turn the starter on at least for a while? Does it run erratically? Is there a knocking sound characteristic of this? 
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