2002 Ford Mustang Starter system problem?

2002 FORD MUSTANG
135,250 MILES • V8 • 2WD • MANUAL
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RACEMARK5
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My old battery drained while driving. The radio went dead and then the car quit running. No power to turn engine over. Would not jump start. Replaced battery, still no kick from starter. Did low battery burn up starter. Car will push start and run fine now with new battery. Thank you for any help!
Jul 22, 2008 at 1:19 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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You need to use a test light and check for power at the small wire on the starter while key is in crank position. If no power, problem lies elsewhere, if it has power, the starter is bad
Jul 22, 2008 at 3:26 PM
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RACEMARK5
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Thank you very much for the advice. Power is there, so I am pulling starter now. Thanks so much!
Jul 24, 2008 at 12:15 PM
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Glad to be of help
Jul 24, 2008 at 12:25 PM
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