Everything goes dead

2005 FORD BANTAM
134,800 MILES • 1.6L • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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BADBRAD-WP
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my ford bantam's battery was dead ,i then put another battery in 2 start it, but the terminals were not correctly tightened. It swung and wanted 2 start,but then died the 1st time. the 2nd time i tried, it was just dead. but when i turn the key all the lights on the dash goes on as normal, it just aint swinging. its not the battery, starter, or any of the small fuses under the steering. What could my problem be? Please help me.

Jun 28, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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This sounds like a classic bad connection due to dirty or loose battery cables. Here is a guide to help you get the problem fixed.

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

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor


Please let us know what you find.

Cheers, Ken
Sep 11, 2017 at 5:30 PM
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