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[Patrick Fitzgerald]

Hello,

The starter motor in my 94 Aerostar sometimes does not like to engage on the
first attempts after the engine has warmed up.

It always engages in the morning. I sometimes have to give it 10 tries
after work before the starter engages. The starter in only 1 year old.
Once the started engages the van fires right up.

When I turn the key over I always here a click when it won't start. I'm not
sure if I'm hearing the solenoid or the relay.

The battery in only a few years old; but it is much smaller than the
orignal.

I'm going to check the wire from the battery to the started for damage; and
maybe try another relay

Any similar experinces? Any advise?

Thanks in advance
Pat