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1999 Ford Taurus Won't start

Tiny
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  • 1999 FORD TAURUS
  • 3.0L
  • V6
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 39,956 MILES
Car has been sitting in garage for about 6 months without being started. Was running fine before that time. Replaced the battery, all lights come on, radio works, electric locks and electric windows work. But when turn the key nothing, no click, no grind, absolutely nothing.

What could be wrong, fuse, altenator?
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Sunday, September 14th, 2014 AT 2:10 PM

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Tiny
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Start by checking to see if there is power to the smaller wire on the starter when the key is in the start position. You will need a helper to do this. If there is power, chances are the starter has gone bad. If there is no power, check the starter relay.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 11:47 AM
Tiny
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I found it was a bad chip in one of the keys. Tried the other key and started right up. I noticed the Theft light kept flashing everytime I used the bad key. Thanks for your assistance though, this is a great site.
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Wednesday, May 3rd, 2017 AT 11:47 AM
Tiny
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Glad you got it fixed. I didn't know the security light was an issue.
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