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Wont start after 3 days of sluggish starting(like bad batt)

Tiny
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[/b] I have a 1993 ford aerostar van, 130k miles. Runs good. But a few days ago wouldnt crank, before thant 3 days before cranking was sluggish, like a weak battery.I thought was due to sudden cold weather. Cleaned battery post, got corrossion off. Was given a jump 3 times. Still goes click auto parts store checked batt with a load, said batts okay.I notice batt terminal can be moved(slides0 yet is tight. Solonoid on wall kicks in good. So with the 3 days of sluggishness, thought was batt(corrosion loose terminals0. But everyonessays is starter. Any clues, thanks ken in myrtle beach. Mar 2nd
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Thursday, March 2nd, 2006 AT 1:52 AM

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Tiny
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If you can try a known good battery. If it is old save yourself some future headache and replace it, even if it does not fix this issue.
The cables can be corroded inside the insulation causing a voltage drop. Check them for green stuff.
Starter could be tired. Most parts houses can check that also.

Good luck and let us know. :)
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Friday, March 3rd, 2006 AT 6:07 PM
Tiny
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Thanks pepper. Well its friday and took van to garage down the street and it was the starter. Also after starter was put in, tried to crank and was a lil sluggish. Mechanic replaced the loose teminals and then cranks fine. Thnks for the help, ken n myrtle beach sc
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Friday, March 3rd, 2006 AT 6:13 PM
Tiny
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Thanxs for the update. Glad it is up and running.
Happy motoring. :)
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Friday, March 3rd, 2006 AT 6:16 PM

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