2001 Ford Taurus start

Tiny
RUSS462
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  • 2001 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 116,000 MILES
My wife and I went shopping and was in the store for only a few minutes. When we came out the car would not start. We had no problems before that. It clicks is all that it does when we turn the key. Please tell me what I can do.
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 11:07 AM

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Tiny
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Pick your symptom:

***Cranks but no start condition:

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 when key is engage to starting position

Could be a blown fusible link, the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.
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Sunday, August 15th, 2010 AT 10:58 PM

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