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1997 Ford Escort Repair Question


Topics covered: Fuse, Hood, Hybrid.
Mileage: 214,000 miles.

Asked on December 28, 2012

Ford Escort Fuse Problem

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF YOU HAVE A BURNT OUT FUSE/RELAY THE ONES UNDER THE HOOD, I TRIED TO GIVE A JUMP START TO A HYBRID CAR AND HE TRIED TO START HIS BUT IT DIDNT START I TOLD HIM TO TURN OFF HIS KEY, THEN I GOT IN MY ESCORT AND IT WOULD NOT START IT TURNS OVER REAL GOOD BUT NO POPS SPUTTERS OR ANYTHING, CAN YOU HELP????
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Replied on December 28, 2012

they have to be tested with a voltmeter and test light. understanding what each one does is very important.

jumping a car is never a good idea as voltage surges are the death of many components.

Roy

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