1998 Ford Taurus Car does not start - intermittent

Tiny
CHARLEYDOG
  • MEMBER
  • 1998 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 219,000 MILES
This is an intermittent problem! Car always starts from a cold start (overnight in a garage). While doing errands, car does not start at times. No clicking sound when turning key; all caution lights illuminate; alternator and battery have been tested and are perfect (has been to garage for this problem twice). Mechanic suggested moving the shift lever slightly within the P range; does not seem to have any effect. It may not start after five attempts but on the sixth attempt starts perfectly.
Thursday, March 25th, 2010 AT 4:17 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
  • MECHANIC
  • 17,250 POSTS
Follow the + battery cable to the starter solenoid, when the car is acting up, use a screwdriver and connect the terminal the + battery cable connects to, and the small single blur/red wire without unplugging the wire if it cranks now, replace the solenoid. Remove the Negative _ battery cable before doing the replacement, and attach it last! This will protect against accidental shorting of wires.
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