Re: Taurus Won't turn over

Jun 25, 2003 7 Replies



> jim wrote:
>
> > snipped-for-privacy@bounceall.net wrote:
> > >
> > > The little lady's 2000 Taurus has decided that sometimes (but not every
> > > time) it will not turn over. Does anyone know of any Ford notices or
> > > does anyone have ideas (experience) on the problem.
> > >
> > > TIA
> > >
> > > LB
> > about time for a new battery,, no recall on batteries.......
>
> Clean the cables first, If still wacked, agreed. Battery time.
> Seems like they last 3 years if your lucky any more.
>
> BOB
>
>

If you turn the key and nothing happens, perhaps it's in the PATS system (coded key) signal not being received by the computer... Possibly worst case though, and I don't know what the fix would be...

Definately make sure your battery terminals are clean though...

r/

-IanCT

see if your headlights are bright when trying to crank.

Try starting in neutral, maybe your safety switch is bad

Thank you.

Printed and will show mechanic.

LB

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