1998 Ford Taurus

1998 FORD TAURUS
145,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TONYRHODES
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My ford taurus seems to be having some starting issues. I have recently replaced the starter as well as the alternator and I just replaced the battery. I have power to everything but when I try to start the car it makes a couple of clicking noises but does not start when I let the key go back to the on position the lights dim for a minute prior to coming back on.
Mar 9, 2010 at 9:34 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Pick your symptom: Come back with some result.

**Cranks but no start condition:

Fuel and Spark:
Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.


**No crank at all/nothing/nada:

Could be the starter, starter relay, clutch switch/park and neutral switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good.
Mar 10, 2010 at 6:45 AM
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