2003 Ford Taurus Many clicks and humms, no start

Tiny
SEADOZ
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  • 2003 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 96,000 MILES
My car was fine, then during one start up all the electrical systems seem to work intermittently. The car will not start and when I turn the key I hear a series of clicks coming from the fuse box area and from some relays under the hood. My question is could this be as simple as a bad starter or battery? They seem to be fine on the surface.
Friday, September 5th, 2008 AT 3:13 PM

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Tiny
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Make sure the open voltage on the battery is 12.6 volts or better with cleaned and properly tightened terminals. Could also be the starter-Do this when it refuses to crank -have helper hold key in crank position bang on the starter if it cranks over-replace the starter. If not could mean the ignition switch/park and neutral switch/starter relay/starter.
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