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Tiny
POWERS41
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  • 1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 90,000 MILES
New battery, car turns over but doesn't always "click" and start. What is the problem?
senior citizens on fixed income--how much will it cost to fix problem? And what is it

thank you so much
Monday, December 20th, 2010 AT 4:49 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the battery is new, fully charged, and the battery terminals are clean, tight, and cables are good, chances are the solenoid is going bad. That would require a new starter. Aprox cost for the part is 100.00 plus about 30 minutes labor.
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