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1997 Ford Escort Won't Start

1997 FORD ESCORT
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DAVID2K256
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my standard escort won't start for some reason. i try to switch the key to start but nothing happens. battery was checked yersterday by autozone test good. radio,headlights work. i think the starter is bad or something.
Jan 17, 2007 at 8:30 AM
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BOOTDOG
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you can check the starter by lightly tapping on it with a hammer. doing this while someone else tries to crank the vehicle, will sometimes allow the bendix to turn the flywheel.
Jan 17, 2007 at 9:19 AM
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Lightly tap the starter with a hammer while someone tries to crank the engine. This can free a stuck Bendix so it engages the flywheel. If it still will not crank, have the starter circuit and starter tested further.

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The owner of a 1997 Ford Escort says the radio and headlights work and the battery tested good, but turning the key to start does nothing. The expert suggests lightly tapping the starter with a hammer during a crank attempt, which can sometimes free the Bendix so it turns the flywheel.

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