1.9l engine wont start, just clicks??

1994 FORD ESCORT
122,000 MILES
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SUNNYSUE999
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turn key, just click click click starter wont turn it was perfectly alright yesterady evenidng.
Mar 2, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Looks like you hacve a drained batttery.

Check the battery condition with a DVOM and if it has less than 12,2 volts, the battery is dead.

If voltage is 12 volts or more, try cleaning the battery terminals. If a jump start works, check the alternator charging.

Hope you have not left anything turned on causing the battery to be drained overnight.


Mar 2, 2012 at 9:44 PM
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SUNNYSUE999
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thank you so muchd i think i know wht happened ill get out the bat charger as soon as the tornado watch is over.
Mar 2, 2012 at 10:15 PM
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KHLOW2008
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You're welcome.

Hope you are able to ride the storm and everything turns out well, pun intended, lol.

Good luck.


Mar 2, 2012 at 10:27 PM
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