Car won't start - older Ford Expedition


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luckyone
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May 22, 2009, 10:58 AM

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I have an older Ford Expedition. Got in one morning and it wouldn't start. Assumed it was the battery. Tried to jump, but after 1 hour it still wouldn't start. I get the radio, and dim interior lights, and a clicking when I turn the key. Is it a new battery or alternator that I need?

(This post was edited by carjunky on May 23, 2009, 10:03 AM)

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May 22, 2009, 11:19 AM

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What you need is some accurate testing starting with the battery. If the battery tests good, then you have to start checking all the cable connections and then the starter.

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truenovian
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May 22, 2009, 6:46 PM

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This may be irrelevent,because I don't know if your vehicle is standard or auto,however,I used to own a kia rio(auto) and it had a problem with the gear shift,when i tried to turn it on i could get dim lights and music and stuff but the car just didnt start.I found out later on that the car,for lack of better words,didnt realize it was in park,so I ended up having to slam the gear shift into park in order to turn it on.again,like I said it could be irrelevent,but a possibility?

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