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Car not cranking over

Tiny
MMCCORKLE
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  • 2001 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • V8
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
My car is not turning over. Everything turns on fine so I know its not a battery.
I'm wondering if it is a starter or fuel pump and I don't know how to tell which
It is. Please advise approximate cost for each. Thanks
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 8:45 AM

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Tiny
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Try resetting your security system first?

These guides will help us fix the problem

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-reset-a-security-system

Please run down these guides and report back.

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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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I don't understand how this would fix my problem. Car was working fine until last night
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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Because if your security system is engaged it won't let thecar start, might be the battery is in poor condition as well which could engage your security system. Most places check batteries for free.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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If I disconnect the negative battery cable and reconnect it, will that disable the system?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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No it will probably make it engaged and won't start. If you have another key try that.
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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I have another key, that would work if its the PATS system?
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Monday, February 22nd, 2021 AT 8:34 AM
Tiny
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It's the key problem yes otherwise take to the dealer to have the key programmed.
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