1992 Ford Tempo car wont start

Tiny
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1992 Ford Tempo 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

hi my husband just replaced the drivers side cv unit front wheel and the trans filter and gasket. The car has only been sitting for a week. The lights will turn on and the door will ding but the car will not start. What are some of the causes of this?
Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 6:30 PM

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Tiny
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When key at run do you see all the idiot lights that you normally see before you start it. If so get the battery load tested make sure its cleaned and properly tightened then report back for more complicated stuffs
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 6:35 PM
Tiny
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Yes when the key is turned all the idiot lights come on. We tried to charge the battery to no avail.
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 6:39 PM
Tiny
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At the starter relay jumper the battery terminal and the small terminal S-did the starter engage the engine? Let me know
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 6:52 PM
Tiny
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He saidd that he thinks maybe that when the cv unit axle thing came out that maybe it hit the starter. I am going to go tomorrow and buy a new starter and we will see how that goes. I am not sure what else to do.
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 7:00 PM
Tiny
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Not yet on the starter-jump start it at the starter relay and see what happens
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 7:02 PM
Tiny
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Ok can you please explain how to do that? Also, do you know where the starter is?
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 7:06 PM
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Follow the battery positive cable till it meets up with the starter relay-you'll see 2 battery cables there and a small terminal. Jumper the battery terminal side and the small terminal not the other that goes to the starter. You got all your information right here how to do it and where the starter is.
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Wednesday, September 17th, 2008 AT 7:24 PM

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