what can be wrong with a car that has a battery that is fine but car still wont start

1999 FORD TAURUS
125,000 MILES
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CHOOPER1988
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my car wouldnt start when i went to crank it to go to work it seems like sometimes it wants to turn over then other times it wont even get that close to cranking it just clicks like the starters is bad ive replaced the starter battery and alternator one time all at once cause my battery that was in there when i got was the wrong battery so the alternator lost power and the starter died all at once and i replace all with jnkyard parts cause didnt have the money for all and now i have absolutley no ideal if two out of three is the problem or if it something else
Apr 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It could be the starter, the ignition switch or a poor connection somewhere. Recheck the battery connections and ensure they are clean and secure.

When it could not start, use a remote fuse wire to apply battery voltage to the starter solenoid to test if it cranks easily.
May 3, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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MIKEDEROUIN88
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Do all your dash lights come on? Do u have a security light flashing ?
May 3, 2017 at 11:47 AM
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