Will not start

Tiny
SCOTT PORTER2
  • MEMBER
  • 2007 FORD TAURUS
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 10,000 MILES
Car did not start, tapped on battery terminals, car started. Car will not start, no sound no nothing, the tapping trick does not work now.
Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 6:24 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
  • MECHANIC
  • 109,755 POSTS
Hi,

It sounds like the connection to the battery is bad. Because the starter is the heaviest load the battery gets, a poor connection can cause this to happen.

The terminals must be both tight and clean. Take a look through this link. It explains how to fix issues with connections at the battery.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

Let me know if that helps. Also, let me know if other electric components are working.

Take care,

Joe
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Wednesday, October 27th, 2021 AT 7:26 PM

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