My 99 Explorer wont start, it was working fine yesterday, but i go to start it this morning, everything powered up, but when i turned key, everything just went dead! I have a new battery i just bought a year ago. Anybody have any ideas?
First check the battery connections at both ends of the cables - including under the insulation (often corrosion there goes unseen). If all is good, jump-start and check if the alternator is charging. It is charging if the battery voltage rises about 1V (to 13.5V or so) at about
2000 rpm with engine running, headlights on, a/c etc on. If your '99 has a voltmeter on the dash, you can use it as a rough guide, but a real voltmeter across the battery terminals is much better.Thanks for the help, it jump started fine, but when i turn it off, it will not start anymore, i suppose, i'll just get it towed to a shop!
Sorry I did not think of the simple solution of towing it to a shop. I should try offering that advice next time.
Merry Christmas!
OR jump start it and drive it to a shop!
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