TSB 94-18-3
NO CRANK - POSSIBLE CORROSION AT STARTER SOLENOID ON VEHICLES WITH 4.6L
ENGINE
Publication Date: SEPTEMBER 7,
1994
FORD:
1992-1994 CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-1994 TOWN CAR
1992-1994 GRAND MARQUIS
ISSUE:
Some vehicles may exhibit a "NO-CRANK" condition due to corrosion at
the starter solenoid connector.
ACTION:
Replace the corroded connector with a service wiring and connector
assembly. Applying dielectric grease, along with replacing the wiring
and service connector, to the terminal connector will aid in corrosion
protection.
DETAILED SERVICE PROCEDURE
Disconnect negative battery cable.
Remove the connector from the solenoid by firmly grasping the
connector
and pressing the external detent release (if so equipped) and pulling.
CAUTION: DO NOT PULL ON THE
WIRE BECAUSE THIS WILL DAMAGE THE TERMINAL.
DO NOT SAND OR FILE THE TERMINAL. Brush Di-Electric Grease
(D7AZ-19A331-A, or equivalent) onto the terminal.
Remove harness retainer from portable hole on battery cable.
Figure 1.
Using scissors, carefully cut the protective sleeving 4" (100mm)
back
from the connector.
Push sleeving back and cut wire 8" (200mm) back from the
connector end.
Strip wire 5/16" (8mm).
Insert wire into butt connector of Service Wire and Connector
Assembly
(F4VY-14A411-A) and crimp using tool for pre-insulated crimps. Figure
2
Heat splice with heat gun until tubing shrinks and adhesive flows
from
each end.
Pull sleeving back over the splice and up to the back of the
connector.
Fully tape over the slit and wire up to the back of the connector.
Replace harness retainer and tape it 6" (150mm) from the end of
the
connector.
Assemble connector to starter. Insert harness retainer into
floating
hole on battery cable.
Install negative battery cable.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F4VY-14A411-A
Wiring And Connector Assembly
AG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under
The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
