2004 Ford Freestar Disconnected Positive Cable Battery Left Week Returned

2004 FORD FREESTAR
80,000 MILES
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WILLIAM T DOSS
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Disconnected positive cable from battery and left it disconnected for a week and when I returned to re-connect the cable and tried to crank the engine and starter would not engage and it would not crank . Would like to know what my problem might be. Thanks William T. Doss (ywdoss@att.net)
Mar 30, 2013 at 3:41 PM
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does it have power??? does the start make any noise???? we have nothing to go on here

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Mar 30, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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WILLIAM T DOSS
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Engine does not run and the starter does not engage and there is not any sound of the solenoid on the starter engaging
Apr 1, 2013 at 5:10 AM
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Apr 2, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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I FINALLY FOUND THE POST YOU SHOULDA COME BACK TO!

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SO FEW RETURN AND LET US KNOW THEIR OUTCOME........THANKS!

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