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1995 Ford Escort Starter or ignition?

Tiny
AJKRAUS
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  • 1995 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
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My car won't start, even when given a jump start. There is only a clicking sound from a black box on the firewall. I've had no problems with the starter before today, and I'm at a total loss. Is it the ignition or the starter?
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009 AT 4:08 PM

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Tiny
BLACKOP555
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If the starter relay is clicking its not in the ignition. It can however be a bad starter. Starter relay or low battery with possible loose or corroded connections.

First step is to jump the starter relays 2 terminalls with a screwdriver. The starter should engage. If it just clicks the solenoid/relay is good and you should instead check the battery charge and cables or the starter.
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Saturday, December 5th, 2009 AT 8:48 AM

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