Dead Battery The remotes will not work?

Tiny
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  • 2010 FORD TAURUS
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My car is completely dead. The remotes will not work, I manually opened the car door with the actual key and it sounds like a ticking time bomb. I put the key in the ignition and turned it and the ticking noise stopped but the car is completely dead, no lights or anything. When I took the key out the ignition, the ticking noise started again.
Saturday, November 10th, 2012 AT 1:44 PM

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Tiny
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It sounds like the battery is bad but to make sure these guides will help us find and fix the problem.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.
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Saturday, November 10th, 2012 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
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Sorry, this is not a reply, but a continuation of the problem. I don't think this is a simple dead battery. I have exactly the same problem, but with a much older vehicle. (1999 Ford Windstar SE) The battery and alternator were replaced 2 months ago with brand-new after market components. Vehicle was working fine a few days ago. The strangest thing is that the ticking is constant EVEN WHEN THERE IS NO KEY IN THE IGNITION! Boosting did not help, there was no reaction to the boost. The only way the ticking stops (yes, it does sound like a time bomb!) Is if I try to start the car normally (when key is released, the ticking starts again) OR if I disconnect the battery. When I re-connect the battery, the ticking starts again. The ticking seems to be coming from a box (that I cannot seem to open) to the right of the battery. This might be the fuse box?
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Saturday, November 10th, 2012 AT 10:30 PM
Tiny
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Thisr could be a door chime relay stuck closed, or fan relay, if the battery has been ran completely flat it may have to be charged for a good while to get it back up. Sometimes these type of problems have to be dug out, till you find what is killing the system. First check all interior lights to be sure they are off, don't forget the trunk, and glove box light, these are very overlooked items that will completely discharge a battery, very quickly. Please keep us abreast of how it is going, as always we are hear to help, as much as possible. Thanks for using 2CarPros
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Sunday, November 11th, 2012 AT 1:52 AM
Tiny
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Having problems starting this vehicle. Electrical all seems to be working correctly: ie. All lights, sounds, panel works etc, however when trying to start all I get is a "click click click" sound. Is this a problem with the starter or something more?
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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You can have the battery tested at most auto parts stores. If the battery is good then I would check the positive and negative cables for a bad connection. There is a link below to test them if you have a meter, if not you can just try disconnecting them and cleaning the ends up with a wire brush. Or just replace them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/symptoms-of-a-bad-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Let us know what you find.

Rich
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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When I turn my car off it tends to reset itself. It makes a clicking noise and the needle in the gauges will start clicking. It will also reset the clock, lock the doors, and will not start for a few minutes.
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2021 AT 1:56 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Hello,

This sounds like you have a weak battery that is not supplying the correct voltage. Here is a guide to confirm the failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

and if confirmed this guide will give you an idea on how to change the battery out.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-battery

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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