Eddie Bauer frustration

[Kevin Huyler]

I have a 2000 Eddie Bauer with 250K.
It is having intermittent starting issues.
It has a new starter, new cables, battery checks out and new solenoid.
It will start a couple of times then I have to disconnect both battery post and the solenoid, reconnect them and then it will start a few more times.
Has anyone ever heard of this type of problem?

 

[riphip]

Has it rained much there? I haven't been checking weather maps.
You may have a windshield/sunroof leak dripping water on the fuse/relay control box.

Just a thought

 

[Hamfisted]

Yeah that's what it sounds like. Classic wet fusebox / relay issue. Disconnecting power resets the relays. Look at the kick panel area under the dash and see if you see evidence of water getting in. Do you have a sunroof ?

 

[Kevin Huyler]

It has rained more than usual lately.
I will try both.

 

[Kevin Huyler]

No sunroof

 

[Machete]

I did all those replacements. Battery, starter, then the friggin alternator gave out.
They said there’s a wire dongle off the alternator that should be replaced at the same time I went ahead and did it. It was corroded.