2002 Ford Taurus Starting Problem

Tiny
JFRANCISCO
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  • 2002 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 165,000 MILES
My car often will not start after I turn it off. It will make only one click as if the battery were totally dead. After it sits from 5-15 minutes ir starts right up very strong. The battery is new and one mechanic says the alternator is charging properly but he wasn't aware of the problem starting.
Monday, February 9th, 2009 AT 9:05 AM

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Tiny
BILLYMAC
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  • 2,204 POSTS
Hi, j well if the batt is good and the alt is chargeing it can only be a cpl things. Either a bad connection or a bad neutral safety switch. Did you try putting the car in neutral when it won, t start. Also wiggle the shifter. While trying to crank. But if you hear a click when you turn the key check the batt connections and make sure they are clean and tight check the wires at the starter they must be tight. Billymac
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