1994 Ford Escort Security system locked

1994 FORD ESCORT
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LIZ FLINTHAM
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Electrical problem
1994 Ford Escort

I recently purchased a 1994 Ford Escort as a family run-around but last week it did not want to start when I turned the ignition key. A friend went to push-start the car but as a result the security system immediately locked and I am now unable to start the car at all. Have no idea what to do to sort this problem myself.Any simple solution please?
Mar 29, 2009 at 11:42 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check battery and battery terminal
remove and clean terminals
try and get a jump start
suspect a bad starter
or a solenoid
Mar 30, 2009 at 6:42 AM
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LIZ FLINTHAM
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Thanks for your reply. Hands up, I'm a woman - divorced and never had to do this for myself before. I don't think it is the battery that is a problem as the lights work ok (but that is about all that works)! I will try to check out what you suggested, but what on earth is a solenoid?
Mar 30, 2009 at 7:32 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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suggest have a helper and a test light

IF THE BATTERY IS GOOD
SUSPECT A BAD STARTER
if lights radio wipers all work and no starter check
starter
Mar 30, 2009 at 7:48 PM