1992 Ford Aerostar replaced selenoid, but still have to bri

1992 FORD AEROSTAR
300,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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RRHALL
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when i turn the key to start the van, i get nothing but a few clicks under the hood, which i traced to some relays(or some thingys) mounted next to the selenoid, and have wire connectors/harness that click into them. i replaced the ignition switch, starter, selenoid, battery, and ignition cylinder. before replacing anything, i could start it by bridging the selenoid. i still have to bridge it to start, what else could be the problem?
Feb 7, 2009 at 5:58 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi:

really the only thing left is the starter relay or a broken wire to the starter. Have you checked to see if you are getting power to the relay?
Feb 8, 2009 at 1:04 PM
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ive replaced the solenoid, but where is starter relay? the wires to starter are fine, and i just replaced ignition coil and still can only start by putting key in run and jumping the solenoid with screwdriver
Feb 15, 2009 at 7:40 PM
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There should be a relay block under the hood.
Feb 16, 2009 at 8:45 AM