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97 t-bird wont start

Tiny
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  • 1997 FORD THUNDERBIRD
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 180,000 MILES
My 97 t-bird will not start. It will only roll over very slowly. I've bought a new starter, battery and changed my terminals. It rolls over easly when I do it manually. I do not know what to do any advice will be greatly appreciated
Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 12:42 PM

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Tiny
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Sounds like your battery is not hot enough to start it. See if you can get a friend or neighbor to jump start it.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 1:40 PM
Tiny
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I had my cousin jump it and even put his truck battery in my car and it did the same thing. Both ways. Do you have any other suggestions
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 1:52 PM
Tiny
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Check the connections at the starter.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 2:03 PM
Tiny
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Connections are all tight at the starter. What else?
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 2:18 PM
Tiny
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Not really sure if this applies but check to see if there is a starter solenoid?
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 2:26 PM
Tiny
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Ya theres a sileniod on the starter ive ran a hot wire directly to it thinking that it wasnt getting enough power but it did the same thing the motor rolled over very slowly
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 2:48 PM
Tiny
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That was what I was going to say try. Tell you the truth my friend this one has me stumped.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 2:54 PM
Tiny
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I fixed it thanks for the help I actually had the starter hooked up wrong
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 6:45 PM
Tiny
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Your welcome my friend, Good to hear you got it fixed.
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Thursday, August 11th, 2011 AT 9:35 PM
Tiny
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Is it still working OK?
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Wednesday, September 14th, 2011 AT 4:49 AM

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