Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 3, 2018 Report Share Posted March 3, 2018 I have a 2007 Ford edge with a confusing electrical problem. My battery was drained, and had it jumped. Next morning it was dead again so I hooked up battery charger. Still wouldn't start. Installed new battery, and as soon as I attached positive cable it started the engine, without the key even in the ignition. I removed the negative cable and engine continue to run. I then removed a relay switch from the fuse box located in the engine compartment. Only then did the engine shut off. Now, the only way for me to start and stop my car is by inserting relay back into fuse box and attaching battery cable. The only use my key serves is to unlock the steering so I can drive. I've also noticed that my stereo won't work. It's on but I have no volume. I had an after market remote starter that I had removed, no change. I also replaced my ignition switch, no change. I've also noticed that there seems to be continuos power being fed to the fuse box next to the battery. (is this normal?). I'm scratching my head hear and hoping for some help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 8, 2018 Report Share Posted March 8, 2018 Unplug the PCM and see if it tries to start. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 9, 2018 It still starts with the PCM unplugged as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 It still starts with the PCM unplugged as well Really? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 11, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 There are 3 plugs into the PCM that I see. I removed the middle large one and the one on the right as you face it. It ran rough but still started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTFordfan Posted March 11, 2018 Report Share Posted March 11, 2018 This sounds like a stuck starter solenoid. My 11 edge i had had a feature that disengaged the starter when the vehicle begins to run so you could not keep the starter spinning by holding the key. This feature may be allowing the stuck solenoid to act as a key each time you reconnect the battery, spinning the starter and starting the engine because the solenoid is back feeding the ignition circuit, but stopping the starter when the engine begins to run. Also check the battery/starter cable harness. It has some connectors on it, unplug each one, inspect for moisture or any green corrosion, clean and add dielectric grease to each connection before reconnecting. Starter is not to hard to change on these vehicles- it is on top under the air box, not under the car. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macbwt Posted March 14, 2018 Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 Time to get a scanner and perform diagnostics. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 14, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 14, 2018 I tried running a scanner to see if any codes popped up, but nothing showed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTFordfan Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Take off the air box and visually inspect your starter. It is a cozy place for mice and maybe they have chewed some wires. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 A stuck starter would only turn over the engine - it still needs spark and fuel to run or at least fuel if the engine is hot and dieseling. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJB3 Posted March 15, 2018 Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 Davidsbrenner1, sure would like to hear how this is resolved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 15, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2018 I was going to replace the starter and see if that fixes it. I hadn't done so previously because I was under the impression that if it was a bad solenoid, the starter would continue to run even after the engine started. Visually it looks fine, no corrosion or wear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTFordfan Posted March 16, 2018 Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 A stuck starter would only turn over the engine - it still needs spark and fuel to run or at least fuel if the engine is hot and dieseling. True but the ignition can be being back-fed from the low voltage trigger wire- just trying to brainstorm to help th OP. Have you tried swapping relay positions? Something is whacky- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davidsbrenner1 Posted March 16, 2018 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2018 Relay position? As in the relays in the fuse box? That I have done, and it didn't help. I'm definitely scratching my head on this one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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