Engine cut-off problem

jamesj21 · 08-04-2009, 08:44 AM

I have a 99' EB Expedition, the battery light will flash on and off then the my vehicle just dies. Sometime it will jump immediately or i will have to place another battery in it to start it. Replaced with new battery but problem still persists any help appreciated.

bradrhale · 08-04-2009, 11:17 AM

check the battery wires and terminals paying close attention to the ground wire. you will probably find your problem here. corrosion can build up within the cable causing insufficient continuity.

hollonator · 08-06-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

check the battery wires and terminals paying close attention to the ground wire. you will probably find your problem here. corrosion can build up within the cable causing insufficient continuity.

i agree...but if that dont work than look at the positive cable mainly at the starter connection, ive seen that a couple times but normally like bradrhale said its the ground

hollonator · 08-06-2009, 08:31 PM

just because i know my post sounded stupid...apparently there was a short at the starter i dont know how or why but when we replaced the positive cable it fixed it

silverhairdeere · 08-07-2009, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by hollonator

just because i know my post sounded stupid...apparently there was a short at the starter i dont know how or why but when we replaced the positive cable it fixed it

on here there are no stupid questions , only people who want to help you . they ain't never made fun of my dumb a** questions .

shd

bradrhale · 08-07-2009, 05:48 AM

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Originally Posted by silverhairdeere

they ain't never made fun of my dumb a** questions .

shd

only because you never remember asking the question. i try to use that excuse at home with the wifey but never works to my benefit. only dumb question is the one never asked, or at least, that is what i hear.

silverhairdeere · 08-07-2009, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by bradrhale

only because you never remember asking the question. i try to use that excuse at home with the wifey but never works to my benefit. only dumb question is the one never asked, or at least, that is what i hear.

and here i was going to put you in my will , guess i will leave my $ 1.98 to someone else

shd

hollonator · 08-07-2009, 06:49 AM

if i spot you a couple pennies can you lend me $2?

bradrhale · 08-07-2009, 08:36 AM

what about the press?? you can will that to me also. maybe it wont be soon and you can give me the parts washer also.

08-04-2009, 08:44 AM	#1
jamesj21 Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1	Engine cut-off problem I have a 99' EB Expedition, the battery light will flash on and off then the my vehicle just dies. Sometime it will jump immediately or i will have to place another battery in it to start it. Replaced with new battery but problem still persists any help appreciated.

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08-04-2009, 11:17 AM	#2
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,566	check the battery wires and terminals paying close attention to the ground wire. you will probably find your problem here. corrosion can build up within the cable causing insufficient continuity.

08-06-2009, 08:31 PM	#4
hollonator Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 102	just because i know my post sounded stupid...apparently there was a short at the starter i dont know how or why but when we replaced the positive cable it fixed it

08-07-2009, 06:49 AM	#8
hollonator Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: virginia Posts: 102	if i spot you a couple pennies can you lend me $2?

08-07-2009, 08:36 AM	#9
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 9,566	what about the press?? you can will that to me also. maybe it wont be soon and you can give me the parts washer also.