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Old 03-10-2008, 01:48 PM
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so i no its not aaudi but i still need help lol. my moms taurus wont start. weve had this problem for a while and we though we fixed it. its acting like the batter is dead but its a brand new battery i just put it in. all the accessory stuff is comming on but the motor isnt even trying. there is no clicking from the starter or ne thing. its not trying to start at all any ideas would be greatly appreciated cuz im tired of driving her and picking her up from work lol thank you in advance for your help
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 01:52 PM
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starter / alternator??
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 01:57 PM
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sounds like the alternator isn't charging the battery

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Old 03-10-2008, 04:21 PM
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its not the alternator, my bets the starter.
if it was the alternator, it would have started and just kept goin until the battery was drained.
I have had it happen to me before. sounds like its the starter, Get those for like 60 bucks rebuilt.
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:01 PM
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thanx alot guys i knew you would be able to help
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:09 PM
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I'd go for the battery terminals/contacts/wires. We replaced the ones in my dads Taurus (RIP), and pretty much the same thing happened in my moms Windstar.
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:30 PM
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It does sound like the starter, get a good size wrench and tap on it, then try starting the car
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 05:55 PM
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This size wrench should do the job! just dont miss you will be replacing alot more if you do
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 07:51 PM
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This size wrench should do the job! just dont miss you will be replacing alot more if you do
haha can i barrow that one i dont believe i have one that size
 
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:39 PM
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Take a look at the fusible links too (should be in a relay box near the battery) - it's possible that one could be blown, even if it doesn't look like it. If it's one related to ignition or starting, that'd be a sure way to create the problem you're seeing.
 



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