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Car won't start after sitting idle for 4 months

Tiny
VIVIEN
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  • FORD MUSTANG
New battery was istalled yesterday in my 2000 Ford Mustang after is had been sitting idle for 4 months. There is a clicking sound when turning the key but the engine won't start.
Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 11:26 AM

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Tiny
BRUCE HUNT
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Check from the wipers back as far as you are able to. The problem I would guess is a nut that has loosend and fallen off.
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Wednesday, October 18th, 2006 AT 3:18 PM
Tiny
THEKEENG
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Thanks for the reply! I just received my hayne's manual and I will definitely be taking a look at the inside of the windshield wiper motor house.
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Thursday, October 19th, 2006 AT 6:16 PM
Tiny
BRYCE
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Sounds like its the starter an old trick is to hit the starter lightly with a hammer and then try and start it. This may only be a temporary fix. Also if u park a car for that long u should always start and run it once or twice a month
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Sunday, January 7th, 2007 AT 11:45 AM

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