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Shorting or grounding problem.

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD TAURUS
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1994 Ford Taurus;The battery has a charge and powers everything, but as soon as I turn the ignition switch, the whole car shuts down. As soon as I attach only the neutral side of my portable jump starter, everything powers back up, and the car can start, Is there a grounding problem?
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 3:54 AM

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Tiny
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Sounds like you have loose or dirty battery cable connections. If cleaning and tightening doesn't help, grab an inexpensive digital voltmeter and holler back.
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Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011 AT 6:53 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for the help, I fixed the loose connection (and it needed a cleaning, really badly).
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 AT 9:53 PM
Tiny
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Dandy. Been long overdue for some good news!
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Wednesday, March 2nd, 2011 AT 10:03 PM

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