1999 Ford Escort Starting Battary Try Start Dash Lights Come On Turn

1999 FORD ESCORT
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Starting problem not battary. Try to start dash lights come on but dont turn over wiggeled the heater fan switch and started right away. The next day started fine but wene i went to shut it off the dash lights wouldent turn off. Wen i park with the front end up a incline it wont start at all.
Dec 28, 2012 at 11:56 PM
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When the problem occurs, if your saying the starter motor won't crank, then check voltage at the starter circuit.

When parking on an incline. Engine running, foot on the brake, set the parking brake, then shift into park. Let the parking brake hold the weight instead of tranny. Don't know if that will help?

I have no idea what the heater switch has to do with anything?

Maybe a problem with feed from ignition switch?
Dec 29, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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