car sometimes cuts out

2001 FORD COUGAR
70,000 MILES
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KTOM85
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Now wont turn over with key but will turn over if i bridge the poles on starter motor all lights are illuminated on dash board but car will not turn over by key.
Jan 17, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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FIXITMR
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check ignition switch, neutral safety switch. try starting in neutral instead of park.
Jan 17, 2012 at 5:23 PM
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KTOM85
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it not a auto its a manual thanks for responding though , if you got any more ideas i would be greatfull for reply thanks , keith ,
Jan 17, 2012 at 6:13 PM
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KTOM85
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also when i turn the key all dash lights dim ,but battery is at full power ,because i can start car by bridgeing contacts , car has been cutting out when at idle 900rpm .when i turn the power of and back on (WHEN DRIVING) CAR SEEMS TO RESET and works fine until the next time it loses revs . dont know if this info helps but dont know what other info to supply . thanks keith ,.
Jan 17, 2012 at 6:21 PM
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SF7
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This might help had same problem with my car. In the fuse box under the bonnet there is a 20amp block fuse (blue) pull the fuse as this one if not in perfect connection will stop the engine from turning over to start. I looked at mine at first and it looked ok but when I pulled it out I could see the top of the fuse was snapped not letting the current flow.
Jun 6, 2013 at 7:00 AM