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nightingale · 11-29-2012, 12:46 AM

My 2001 Taurus was not being used so 3 weeks ago I pulled the battery to use in another car. Today I bought a new battery, put it in. .. Taurus will not start. I get lights they don't dim when I turn the key so I assume the battery is good. I get the clicking starter, I DON"T get the cranking noise .. only the clicking. It is not the fuel cut-off switch, checked that. The starter and alternator are only about a year old... and yes there is gas in the car. Again the car had not been run for 3 weeks or more here in the cold

Northeast. I'm totally baffled.

aquinoj · 11-29-2012, 01:57 AM

Sounds like battery, have it tested whereever you got it, im sure they will give you a new one.

behlinla · 11-29-2012, 02:25 AM

Sounds like you have a cable or terminal loose. Make sure the positive starter cable is attached securely at both ends. It might also be the starter. Try giving it a few taps with a wrench or small hammer (don't go crazy and dent it or anything).

the_intimidator_02 · 11-29-2012, 01:37 PM

^^^^Agreed.

soundu · 11-29-2012, 02:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nightingale

My 2001 Taurus was not being used so 3 weeks ago I pulled the battery to use in another car. Today I bought a new battery, put it in. .. Taurus will not start. I get lights they don't dim when I turn the key so I assume the battery is good. I get the clicking starter, I DON"T get the cranking noise .. only the clicking. It is not the fuel cut-off switch, checked that. The starter and alternator are only about a year old... and yes there is gas in the car. Again the car had not been run for 3 weeks or more here in the cold

Northeast. I'm totally baffled.

Will it start if you jump start it?

nbpt100 · 11-29-2012, 05:29 PM

1. Double check the connections and make sure they are tight and clean.
2. Check bat voltage if you have a volt meter. Should be 12.4 or higher but slightly lower should start the car. If the battery was sitting around in store for a while it may need a charge or like someone else mentioned it may be defective.
3. Starter (or relay) may be bad. If it easily jump starts the starter will be ruled out and possibly the connections.

I would bet 1 or 2 because that is what changed.

SoNic67 · 11-29-2012, 05:41 PM

If the inside lights don't dim when you turn the key to the starter position, and you hear a 'click', then most likely is the starter. The main cable for the starter is a thick one that connects to the battery positive pole - is that connection is good and solid, then the starter needs to be replaced.

11-29-2012, 12:46 AM	#1 (permalink)
nightingale Junior Member Member Number: 19053 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Western MA Chapter: Northeast Drives: 2002 Taurus Vulcan 3.0 158,000 miles Visit: My Garage Posts: 49 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 0	New Battery .. no luck My 2001 Taurus was not being used so 3 weeks ago I pulled the battery to use in another car. Today I bought a new battery, put it in. .. Taurus will not start. I get lights they don't dim when I turn the key so I assume the battery is good. I get the clicking starter, I DON"T get the cranking noise .. only the clicking. It is not the fuel cut-off switch, checked that. The starter and alternator are only about a year old... and yes there is gas in the car. Again the car had not been run for 3 weeks or more here in the cold Northeast. I'm totally baffled.

11-29-2012, 01:57 AM	#2 (permalink)
aquinoj Member Member Number: 33178 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oceanside CA Chapter: West Coast Drives: 1994 TAURUS LX WAGON 3.8L V6 Visit: My Garage Posts: 245 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 3	Sounds like battery, have it tested whereever you got it, im sure they will give you a new one. Last edited by aquinoj; 11-29-2012 at 02:01 AM.

11-29-2012, 01:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
the_intimidator_02 Crazy Devoted Member Member Number: 5295 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miramichi, New Brunswick Drives: 2005 Taurus SE 3.0L Vulcan Bought with 111,432KM in October of 2012 Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,439 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 16	^^^^Agreed. __________________ Life is a hard teacher, it gives you the test before it teaches you the lesson. The Human race is governed by it's own imagination. Please don't steal, the government can't stand the competition.

11-29-2012, 02:25 AM	#3 (permalink)
behlinla Technical Advisor Member Number: 14275 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wisconsin Chapter: Midwest Drives: 2006 Taurus SEL Visit: My Garage Posts: 5,990 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 10	Sounds like you have a cable or terminal loose. Make sure the positive starter cable is attached securely at both ends. It might also be the starter. Try giving it a few taps with a wrench or small hammer (don't go crazy and dent it or anything).

11-29-2012, 05:29 PM	#6 (permalink)
nbpt100 Senior Member Member Number: 20381 Join Date: Jun 2009 Drives: 96 Mercury Sable LS Wagon 3.0 DOHC Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 548 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	1. Double check the connections and make sure they are tight and clean. 2. Check bat voltage if you have a volt meter. Should be 12.4 or higher but slightly lower should start the car. If the battery was sitting around in store for a while it may need a charge or like someone else mentioned it may be defective. 3. Starter (or relay) may be bad. If it easily jump starts the starter will be ruled out and possibly the connections. I would bet 1 or 2 because that is what changed.

11-29-2012, 05:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
SoNic67 Devoted Member Member Number: 35029 Join Date: Mar 2011 Chapter: Northeast Drives: 1996 Sable LS, 3.0L V6 24V Duratec Visit: My Garage Posts: 1,378 Trader Score: 0 reviews Rep Power: 5	If the inside lights don't dim when you turn the key to the starter position, and you hear a 'click', then most likely is the starter. The main cable for the starter is a thick one that connects to the battery positive pole - is that connection is good and solid, then the starter needs to be replaced.

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