FORD FLEX WON'T START WITH KEY BUT STARTS WHEN STARTER IS JUMPED

In today's video we take a look at a 2012 Ford Flex W/ a 3.5l V6 engine. The owners complaint is that the vehicle will not crank when using the key in the ignition. However, the mechanic is able to crank and start the vehicle using a screwdriver to jump the terminals on the starter solenoid. Once they start the engine up, the vehicle runs and drives normal. The owner has already replaced the starter motor and the shop already had a locksmith come and look at it. According to the locksmith, there is nothing wrong with the key, however the mechanic told me that he found several codes when using a scanner to scan the vehicle. Follow along as I diagnose the problem and fix this car.
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[@noeygarza6522]

Very precise diagnostic step by step. I'm learning a lot from this channel. Thanks Eric..

[@riblets1968]

As usual, you illustrated your process very thoroughly such that even a knucklehead like myself can follow it. Thank you!

[@gabrielsaldana8913]

Great step by step explanation, great job showing your diagrams and signal path. I'm a semi-retired master tech who still enjoys his trade and I still learn from watching your videos.

[@38911bytefree]

Underrated channel !!!!. Good job diagnosing + explaining + filming. Thanks !!!

[@dansaver8247]

Tremendous job of finding the problem and explaining wiring issues. Thank you.

[@paulmonk7820]

"THAT'S HOW THE STARTER SYSTEM WORKS IN A NUTSHELL"...That's a big nutshell!

[@jeffgonzalez513]

I had an instructor tell me about you and I love your videos theyre very educational and I love the step by step process of how to properly diagnose wiring problems. Very helpful especially coming as a new tech wanting to learn the ins and outs of the future.

[@rankiad]

Precise and step-by-step always on point, keep it up man! Love your videos helping to learn everyday.

[@stephendill1128]

I'll suspect that at some point, this vehicle was on a used car lot. Probably one of the kind that sell to those with less than stellar credit. Installed a remote shut off switch (badly) to insure payment. I'm thinking this switch either received a shut-off command, or it malfunctioned.

[@agger838]

Im thinking it was a blow and go

[@robbflynn4325]

Great diagnosis. You explain things a little better than other KZbinrs who cover this type of stuff. Hope you made it on time to the Daddy/daughter dance!

[@rickrogers2649]

Good job of explaining the wiring diagram and how it led you to the problem. Thank you for the work you put into these videos. 👍👍

[@spartacus8425]

I appreciate you, son. Your videos are very easy to listen to, the editing was superb. Thank you for sharing your plethora of knowledge with us.

[@sambitar8448]

dear sir, You are blessed in your ability of relaying your technical understanding to all of us in a very clear manner thank you for that. May God bless and your family.

[@billrimmer5596]

That was a real good one!! The explanation of how to use the data pids on the scan tool to verify problems was great. I was suspecting that the key wasn’t turning the ignition switch to the start position. I have had that problem a few times. But the scan tool data pids showed that wasn’t the case. Also your breakdown of the wiring diagram was superb!! Thank u!!

[@osvacaniz7571]

Oh man!, when I see a notification from your channel, I know is gonna be good !! 👌👍👍

[@alex4alexn]

best diagnosis channel on youtube, thanks buddy

[@frederick6008]

Have fun at the Daddy/Daughter dance. I loved taking my daughters to theirs. Talk about precious moments !!!

[@vw66bus16]

Excellent troubleshooting diagnosis.

[@Nvable]

That is great you put your kids first. God bless.

[@pontiacsrule8761]

I love your videos. Excellent diagnoses as usual. Keep them coming my friend.........

[@fredsalter1915]

Jesus! 80 amp fuse for the ignition switch??? That's a lot of current lol! Great vid, Eric!! Love em all!

[@MartinM04]

Definitely a great instructional video. Keep em coming

[@albertantwi702]

Brother, I really like the way you explain and digging your way through up to the solution. I'm learning a lot from you.

[@josephgronkiewicz328]

I like your style and diagnosis. You're kind of like me you do it fast and try to get to the point thank you very much for sharing this info with us.

[@danman9017]

you could be a great teacher you do it so well in explaining, thanks great video

[@DTUFINOPhotography]

You're a genius!!!!! Love watching your videos!

[@OgunjobiDavid]

I love your diagnostic steps. They are always very informational and helpful. I am from Nigeria and this bypass is quite common here for security. You have to press switch to re-establish the connection for the vehicle to start otherwise this is what happens. The security switch is usually hidden in various places and my last car had it hidden inside the coin holder close to the driver door. Unless someone tells you it is there, you can never know where it is nor start the car. Very informational. Thank you

[@PaulCTownsend]

Great diagnostics skills thank you.

[@JoeBribem]

Good stuff dude. That was the best yet. A kill switch on a low-end minivan? WOW

[@shaffere33]

Great video as always. I had that same issue with a traverse about 6 months ago.

[@bozodog428]

Great job! Thanks for sharing.

[@TheCrazy243]

Exactly what happened to 2011 Dodge Avenger. Intermittent no crank no start. Poor crimped wiring job. I hate crimping style. Someone tried to install a kill switch. Love how you explain step to step. Make it easier to understand . Good video as always 👍🏻.

[@johnniezuniga6841]

You are the man thank you thank you for sharing your knowledge

[@onemechca]

Brilliant explanation and diagnosis.. Keep it up dude.

[@andrewvillanueva3722]

Always great videos. Awesome mechanic

[@wolfnorth7075]

Very powerful diagnostic, I really enjoyed your video, I also respect your professional skills.

[@andynba1221]

Great video , straight to the issue with easy to follow information 💪🏼 . Let’s pray Ford Ford change the number fuse boxes those are really annoying specially when working on the field ! Saludos Erick

[@borgsimpson935]

Helles yes. Awesome tutorial. Thanks for the great diag. Always great tutorials. Stay frosty.

[@csebastian71]

Great job tracing the issue. Glad you made the dance

[@maximus2944]

God Bless you I work at a restaurant I don't have time fixing car I enjoy watching your video your a Nikola Tesla of car thankyou for sharing . 😀

[@CodyJamez707]

Dude that was AWESOME!!!!!! My 2011 Ford Flex and I appreciate you and have subscribed! Cheers

[@damiadedapo5363]

Good catch, as always Eric. Dealt with a similar issue here in Nigeria, Africa, myself. It was on a Ford explorer 2014. All switched inputs checked out, in my case we had to replace the pcm. The pcm was responsible for grounding the starter relay and it wasn't doing that anymore.

[@HouseCallAutoRepair]

Everybody (including me) complain about Ford's "fuse by number" way of being annoying. Nice job tracking down the issue!

[@roxanneabbott8424]

As always Eric, great video!!!

[@enriquemartinez7990]

Awesome work man thank you again

[@masterjoe3000]

Good stuff bro....thanks for sharing ur knowledge.

[@art.vrodriguez530]

Buena informacion a un que entiendo ingles haces videos con muy buena informacion..saludos desde tierras AZTEKAS

[@W.Khairi]

I hope your customers appreciate and pay premium for these diags

[@jasonmurdoch9936]

Another great video thank you

[@user-yb1nm6ru8r]

Wonderful work ☑️

[@dameondebose7853]

My money is on an interlock system that could have been installed previously. Install, calibrated, and remove them on a regular basis. GPS tracking for pay here buy here places also install them in the event the customer doesn't pay up they kill and repo them. Turo clients also install them when they rent out their vehicle..great work!

[@Blackford86]

Awesome find

[@samrugtiv3839]

Very well done eria. Thanks .sam

[@leoramirez7811]

❤hey I like n love the way you describe the circuit diagram follow step by step on the no start and kind of knowing what you were talking n when you bypass the wire to starter.you should have mention that some body installed a cut off switch.sometimes I install a cut off switch to disable electric pump (wires hidden from view. This is the first time I subscribed I been watching many videos on how to repair n also how to find problems or info on different cars I used to work on old cars I used to repair rebuild just about everything 50.s to80.snow I buy most parts w. Life time warranty ( now it.s all new technology I can see inside module’s . Graduated 1973 A.S.automotive repair 1975 Electrical repair & Maintenance I take my hat off to you Leo the Lion thanks😮

[@isalmankhan1]

Top work as usual, Thanks for sharing Bro Stay Safe👍

[@hpelisr]

Great job Eric, like hunting down a varmint in the wild.

[@Schnippen_Schnappen1]

No wonder we don’t see carlos mencia doing “comedy” anymore. Homeboy got mad car repair skills

[@factsalways7749]

This is what thorough trouble shooting is all abt. I could use your professionalism here in Phila on my car👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿. Very nice lesson, SIR!!

[@paulmuff9883]

Brilliant video and love you cometary even I can follow/ understand. What makes me laugh is as soon as you found the wire cut and going towards the can I knew what’s was happening as I do the same thing to my classic cars because they don’t have modern Security systems 👍👍🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@thunderroad7289]

My daughters 2018 Chevy traverse was doing same thing. This help me a lot watching this. I found the wire was damaged from factory and was pinched under a bolt. Took to dealer after I found the problem and they replaced it

[@lupedelacruz4152]

Great find amigo 😊

[@Eremon1]

I don't think there is another mechanic/KZbinr that explains their diagnostic process as well as Eric here. Great content. Cheers.

[@mkatalin09]

DiagnoseDan is one of them

[@joesmo4749]

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[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Eric excellent find. Finding Modified wiring is very frustrating in Diagnosing.

[@broomad]

Great video as usual Eric !!

[@mikechiodetti4482]

Good one Eric! Nice catch with that kill switch! Haven't seen those in a long time!

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Thanks!

[@ImNotADonutUMAI]

Thanks for your great videos.. I have been following you for a while.. I am Franco Perez from Mexicali,Baja California Mexico..

[@danielamentor9736]

Am in Ghana I love your videos

[@mikewatt1376]

you always get the easy jobs

[@damienogorman9110]

The Daddy - Daughter Dance was and always should be more important 😉 Another great video Eric, regards from Galway, Ireland. 👍😉🍻💚 💙💛

[@jaseralomary8854]

Great Job

[@justinbaggett3878]

Awesome Job man! 10 out of 10 bro!

[@josemuratalla7674]

Good job brother 👍🏼

[@scottjeans6184]

Great video 👍

[@brendawaterman3765]

Good job!

[@amarabdelli487]

Thanks for sharing

[@georgebell3964]

Great job

[@konezoumana614]

Good Job 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@chrismechanic2000]

the illusive magic switch XD

[@markferraro5250]

Great video ERIC

[@almokashfimohammed142]

Good job thanks 😘

[@exmary2]

Great Video!!!

[@alaautotonics4403]

Excellent video well done bro

[@7minnow]

Keep up the Great work👌🏻

[@rickowens4397]

That was a trap from the beginning! A hidden after market kill switch! Who'd a thought! Good job. 👍

[@benjaminlevi7792]

Good job thanks

[@tmise50]

I don’t watch much tv but do watch A LOT of KZbin. In my opinion your videos are way above the rest. Your step by step approach is what us diyers need to try and diagnose our own vehicles. I especially like your explanation of the various codes on the scan tool and particularly your explanation of the wiring diagram for this vehicle. Your videos are invaluable! As I’m retired, your videos help me as I don’t have a lot of extra money laying around to have my vehicles worked on. I was wondering if you could recommend a good scan tool like you use that’s not too pricey but a good one?

[@josepena1046]

Very long video juan but good one! Thanks jose

[@alrifainidal]

very nice video . awesome explanation wiring diagram it was perfecta , i am hoping i can see more video like that every day thanks a lot Mate

[@SassyKitty_]

Thank you. I hope I can fix the same problem.

[@sabahusen6842]

Thank you 🌹

[@musaalgheriany8917]

Thank you so much

[@1976Datsun]

Great videos

[@GlobalWorldNews1]

You just got another subscriber ... great job amigo

[@samrugtiv3839]

Dam good job eria. Sam

[@luisbaez88]

I saw a shinning new starter. Looks like someone been firing the parts cannon for some time to fix that problem. Turns out was aftermarket crap. Not part required. Good video

[@Speedraider366]

That is what it’s about, finishing the job and spending time with the fam. That’s what make each time at work worth it.

[@ADVANCEDLEVELAUTO]

Yes! Gotta make time for family. Thanks for watching!

[@allenc1992]

Good job

[@andybub45]

It was probably a kill switch used by some sketchy used car lot to disable it when someone didn’t pay. Or maybe a breathalyzer interlock, but I would think that the wiring would be removed if they removed the breathalyzer.

[@jeffbaldwin9842]

Good stuff, would love to have seen what was scabbed into the circuit though. Another high quality aftermarket device I'm sure. Thanks

[@mechtechmechanical1571]

great vid good info