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1993 Ford Escort No Start After Jump

1993 FORD ESCORT
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JHBOWLER712
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Ford Escort 1993 58,500 miles

After jump starting the car, when shut off does not start up again. Put a new battery in and had to use cables to jump start. Ran car for a time, shut off would not start again without a jump. Is this an alternator problem, since it starts when jumped?
Jan 11, 2007 at 3:31 AM
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BRUCE HUNT
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Get a volt meter and when the engine is running test the voltage at the battery. It should be over 14 volts DC. Now if that is the case go to 1. If not go to 2.

1. Alternator is pushing out current to charge the battery, go to the battery cables and clean them. I don't mean to dump the bottom of your coke on the connections but disconnect them. Use a terminal cleaner and clean them well. VERY well. Put them back together and tighten well. IF either connection does not tighten down properly, replace. Try starting the car.

2. Not enough voltage to charge the battery. Have alternator checked at part store and buy a great replacement alternator. Complete the cable stuff in number 1.

Let me know the results.
Jan 11, 2007 at 7:11 AM
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With the engine running, measure battery voltage; it should be over 14 volts DC. If it is, thoroughly clean and tighten the battery cable terminals and replace any that will not clamp properly. If voltage is low, have the alternator tested and replace it with a quality unit, then clean and secure the cables.

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Conversation Summary

A 1993 Ford Escort with 58,500 miles starts only with a jump, even after a new battery, and will not restart once shut off. The owner suspects the alternator. The expert advises checking running voltage at the battery: above 14 volts means the alternator is charging and the cables should be cleaned and tightened; low voltage means the alternator should be tested and replaced, along with the cable service.

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