95 Ford Taurus would not start

Boming Zeng opined in news: snipped-for-privacy@posting.google.com:

If the lights stay ON with the key in the cranking position, try cranking it with shifter in Neutral. Then trace the larger POS cable to battery and see if there's a relay.. using a test light (cheap at autoparts store) see if the large terminal has power (other test lead to frame) when key is in crank position. If not, see if small terminal does.. if it does it is that part.

If power on large terminal, check connections to starter and battery neg to engine block

If all seem good, your starter or starter solenoid is toast.

My 93 had a no start problem awhile back. It was the starter. Pulled it off and it was a cheap rebuild from the prior owner. Bad solenoid. It looked cheaper than the OEM and was loose in its housing.

Bob

Sam Steele opined in news:qpCpd.2877$cE3.2602@clgrps12:

VERY GOOD INPUT!

How much did he charge?

Another good thought... if a solid rap, no whacking.. doesnt do it, it aint gonna help.

OTOH if it's the last resort, there really isnt much to lose.