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Car will not start

Tiny
RICH24
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  • 2004 FORD TAURUS
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  • 6 CYL
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  • 186,000 MILES
Tried to start get nothing. Will not turn over, my needles jump all over. It was starting before this but when turned the key to start it would be a weak start, but now I get nothing getting clicking noise and needles jumping.
Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 6:10 AM

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Tiny
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Good morning.

It sounds like low voltage from a weak battery. You need to check the voltage at the battery with a volt meter. You need 12.6 volts for a fully charged battery.

Start there.

Roy

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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 6:19 AM
Tiny
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Do you have a voltmeter to do the voltage check?

Roy
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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 12:18 PM
Tiny
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No, I do not have volt meter. I tried a jump box got nothing connected jumper cables to a v8 let it charge for five minutes still got nothing when turning key over. Could it still be a weak battery?
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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 12:35 PM
Tiny
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Yes, if you have a shorted battery it will not take a jump.

You can get a cheap meter at a parts store or Harbor Freight. That will help us a lot in helping you.

Roy
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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 12:39 PM
Tiny
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Okay thank you. I will purchase volt meter.
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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 12:41 PM
Tiny
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Okay, let me know so I can guide you on the checks.

Roy
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Sunday, April 29th, 2018 AT 12:45 PM
Tiny
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Sounds like a battery supply issue. Have the battery charged and then tested for health.
Also check all the cable connections.
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