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1992 Crown Vic wont crank

New battery. Won't start (even with a jump) - *no click*. Headlights, radio, heater all work.

bpoetic Feb 17, 2009

Thank you MrMark . . you were on the right course, but it turned out to be a loose wire!
karmalovesyo Mar 27, 2009

I have the same problem. Replaced the altenator, starter, solenoid, and got a new battery. It still wont crank and it doesnt click. Could it be the ignition?

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Left my 91 crown vic running. Shut it off and when I tried to crank, nothing cranked but I do have batttery power.

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Check the battery cables and the grounds for the engine, frame and body.

browndogohio Dec 11, 2013

Run ground wire direct from battery negative to solenoid housing on starter.
browndogohio Dec 11, 2013

Add a CommentAlso install fender mounted relay for ignition wire on solenoid so a heavier gauge wire can be run from battery positive to ignition terminal on solenoid through the relay. Also install heavy gauge ground wire from frame to engine block as the aluminum transmission housing is a poor ground for the starter housing.

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Check the starter solenoid. Usually mounted on a fender well. Find by following the + battery cable.

Anonymous Feb 17, 2009

Hey, but sounds like a FixYa to me. I bet you found the loose wire by following the battery cable.

Glad you got it fixed! And thanks for using FixYa!

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