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Old 12-11-2016, 05:06 PM
Tappearl Tappearl is offline
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Default No start

Replaced the dead battery and now I have indicator lights but no cranking. I also noticed I have a spray of brake fluid around master brake cylinder, to compound the problem, address later. I find it odd that there was no indication of a problem and now I can't even get it to crank. Misting of brake fluid could have caused an electrical short, compression start would not work. Where can I start? Thx.
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Old 12-12-2016, 07:53 AM
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What engine? What year? Manual of auto? Some details would help.

If you have a normal Ford style starter relay near the battery, with red cables in and out, you can jump the small terminal on the relay to the large terminal on the battery side of the relay to cause the starter motor to rotate. BE PREPARED for the engine to turn over, and some small sparking to occur.
If that does not work, check the cables for tightness, etc.
If that works, you then check the path of current from the ignition switch through the clutch/transmission safety switches to the relay, as the battery, relay, cables and starter are all functional.
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Old 12-28-2016, 06:24 AM
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Default Re: No start

My apologies regarding the vehicle information, I assumed that information was available for everyone to see as my user information. You were correct in the diagnostic procedures. Jumping the starter showed it was not functioning, I kept expecting the engine to crank as I touched the connections and found nothing. The starter was replaced and we are back on the road again. Thank you.
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Old 12-29-2016, 07:13 PM
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I only see what is on the screen as I open the post. No mention of year/model/trans/engine or color.(number of doors and trailer hitch status also absent)
Milton, GA?
tom in Canton
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