Snapping noise and would not start

Tiny
CLTHOMPSON
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 FORD ESCORT
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 174,000 MILES
I have a 1999 Ford Escort that has been running fine. Today I went to start it and when I turned the key in made a kind of snapping noise and would not start. There seems to be no power to the ignition. It doesn't make any noise at all. Also the power windows will not work. Any ideas?
Wednesday, September 9th, 2009 AT 2:21 PM

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Tiny
SQM
  • MECHANIC
  • 6,383 POSTS
Hello,

It almost sounds like a discharged or a bad battery.
Have you tried to jump start it?
If not, that should be the first step.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-jump-start-car-battery-using-jumper-cables

If you are able to jump start it and it runs normal, then you will have to replace the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

I have attached the battery replacement procedure below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
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