2000 ford taurus 3.0 flex fuel 4dr sedan

2000 FORD TAURUS
126,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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TOM HUMPHREY
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i turn key to start but nothing happens. anti theft lite goes out when key is turned all the to start , lites are on in dash like normal but starter/engine doesnt crank. i do here uder hood somme little noise of something elect like pump or something when key is turned on but nothing else really. h/l's are bright i just bought car have had it 5 days it has done this 4-5 times in all cases i just kept trying different things disconnect battery , unlock manually w/key, unlock w/ remote, jiggling gear selector, jiggling ingnition as turning, but now nothing seems to be working any more, i don't have test lite. i dont have any more money to pay really to figure out what might be wrong. any ideas what might be or what might it cost to check out & what should i ask if getting it checked out to help eliminate unecessary cost of guessing
Dec 30, 2010 at 5:39 PM
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ERNEST CLARK
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First check the condition of all bat cables. Keep in mind, there are several. Power/ground at the bat, engine, frame, starter.

Have the battery checked to make sure it has enough juice to run the starter. Have someone check your ignition switch by using a voltmeter at the fuse box. (remove ignition fuse, insert test leads and turn key to "Start". There should be a closed circuit. If not, ignition switch is bad.) Finally have the stater checked.
Feb 22, 2011 at 2:41 PM