The other day my 2003 Ford Taurus SES suddenly would not start! I unhooked the batt. for 1 hr or more hoping it would reset, but of course that didnt work. I also tried another method of locking the doors for 60 sec. and then turning the key left for 30 sec. then right. This also of course did not work. All lights and features in the car work but when you try to start it all you here is the click of the starter then nothing. At that time all the idiot lights on the dash light up. When you turn the key back the theft light begins to blink again. Help! I will try anything!
Have the battery tested, the symptoms all indicate the battery has failed the secir
The users guide in the glove box tells you what to do if IMMO fails.
1: use the other key it came with new. (not at both in cab same time)
2: SCAN the OBD2 port, for IMMO errors there sure will be.
3: get the car serviced,
that is a nut shell , read the guide.
if lucky only the key is bad and locksmith can fix that, ask them,.
do all testing with a good battery fully charged
if not the starter can not work.
or try jumper cable cranking starts.
battery cables 2 cables 4 end lugs not loose and not rusty. but tight.
IMMO will fail if battery is weak. as will other electronics on the car.
marvin i think nails this.
battery 101 tricks?
1: get battery tested in any shop or auto store, load testing.
2: barrow a good battery from 2nd good car.
3: charge the battery using charger tool, 15amps is best at least.
a 4 hour charge is best.
4: jumper cable starts ,you. (own a cable set),or barrow them.
5: or call AAA auto club tow and watch them do it.?
most IMMO do not cut cranking, (well some rare do)
6: if starter dead with above, crank the engine in Neutral not park.
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Does the theft light flash when trying to start the car? (All you here is the click of the starter)? Bad cables , battery or connections - nothing to do with theft light (anti-theft or PATS system) PATS system disables the starter from working if the vehicle thinks it's being stolen. Would not hear any clicking .
Do you know how to use a DVOM - digital volt ohmmeter to test automotive electrical circuits ? Magical fixes rarely work.
(I unhooked the batt. for 1 hr or more hoping it would reset, but of course that didnt work. I also tried another method of locking the doors for 60 sec. and then turning the key left for 30 sec. then right. This also of course did not work.) of course didn't .
Your best bet take it to a qualified repair shop.
won't start how??? Crank - no start or no crank -no start ??? Do you know the difference ?
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