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1999 FORD CROWN VICTORIA
90,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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POWERS41
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new battery, car turns over but doesn't always "click" and start. What is the problem?
senior citizens on fixed income--how much will it cost to fix problem? and what is it

thank you so much
Dec 20, 2010 at 8:49 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If the battery is new, fully charged, and the battery terminals are clean, tight, and cables are good, chances are the solenoid is going bad. That would require a new starter. Aprox cost for the part is 100.00 plus about 30 minutes labor.
Jan 16, 2011 at 11:28 AM
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