Shorting or grounding problem.

1994 FORD TAURUS
4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAMESSHARING
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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?
Feb 22, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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CARADIODOC
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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.
Feb 22, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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JAMESSHARING
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Thanks for the help, I fixed the loose connection (and it needed a cleaning, really badly).
Mar 2, 2011 at 1:53 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Dandy. Been long overdue for some good news!
Mar 2, 2011 at 2:03 PM
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