1996 Ford Probe No Start

1996 FORD PROBE
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DIONYSIANSHADOW
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i have a 1996 ford probe GT 2.5l v6 with 119K miles on it.
the other day it just failed to start. i tried to jump it, the engine attempts to turn over just fine when jumping but when i unhook the jumper cables it starts to wind down like the battery is dead. but i still cant jump it off... i think its an alternator issue but with the costs of having them shipped to Europe i wanted to check and make sure first...

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Feb 13, 2007 at 9:15 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Maybe the battery is sulfated won't take a charge or the alternator's voltage regulator is gone.

Have the battery load tested to include the alternator. These checks will decide which is failing

HTH Good Luck!
Feb 13, 2007 at 9:27 PM

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Load-test the battery and the alternator, including the voltage regulator. A sulfated battery that will not hold a charge or a failed alternator regulator can cause this no-start behavior.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1996 Ford Probe GT reports a no-start. The engine cranks while being jump-started but winds down when the cables are removed, suggesting a dead battery. The expert recommends load-testing the battery and alternator, noting a sulfated battery or a failed alternator voltage regulator as possible causes.

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