[91LXCoupe]

I'm totally at a loss here. My 91 LX 2.3/AOD won't start. I've replaced the battery, starter, and ignition module (all needed replacing anyway) but it still won't start. You can hear the starter try to engage but the plunger won't kick out fully, it springs back in. I figured it was a wiring problem... can anyone help?

[Charles M.]

Maybe a weak starter solenoid or just bad connection?

It sounds like you're getting some juice to the starter, but maybe not enough.

I had a no-start condition in my '88 5.0 that turned out to be corrosion at the solenoid on the side going to the starter. A mechanic diagnosed it by having the key in the "run" position, and laying a large screw driver across the solenoids electrodes. A large, plastic handled screwdriver, and he held only the handle. The starter engaged instantly. Cleaning the connections and smearing anti-corrosion grease fixed it. It's been four years and no problems.

If this pyrotechic trick doesn't work, try wire brushing the conntections at the starter.

OTH, it could be the fuel pump relay. Good luck.

[91LXCoupe]

That's the "quick fix" that I've been hearin' but I wasn't sure if it would help or make thing's worse. Thanks I'll try it.

[racecar18]

my buddy says there might be a short in the wiring leading to the coil for the plunger to kick out. the best way to test it is with a digital multimeter. u got to check for amps.

[91LXCoupe]

how many amps are needed to kick out the plunger?