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Left headlights on, now won't start?

 
indyattic indyattic
New User | Posts: 1 | Joined: 09/07
Posted: 09/14/07
05:12 PM

Yes, I charged it! I'm not *that* blonde! '94 Ford E150 Van.

My headlights were left on from Saturday AM to Monday AM. Battery died. Wouldn't take a jump, so I trickle charged it. Still won't start. The starter won't even make a little clicky noise.

Put a new battery in it. No change.

What the heck did I do to my poor van?  

Thanks for any help....  

 
jgate jgate
Enthusiast | Posts: 658 | Joined: 06/07
Posted: 09/14/07
07:16 PM

You checked all the fuses right?I realy think you burt out the MLP .The power comes from the main fuse to the ignition switch to the MLP(DTR) then to the starer's solenoid. Check for power at the ignition post on the starter solenoid.It should be a small 14 gage wire.And should have battery voltage when you turn the key to start position.If you have power there is is the solenoid. Never "jump" these newer cars from another car, if you need to use a jump box, a spike of voltage can go anywhere even to the computer, and burn it out. Also had some come in with burned out crank sensors from "jumping ".