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Carmen Nicholls Offline
#1 Posted : Monday, 2 March 2009 7:53:05 PM(UTC)
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I've just bought a 96 Ford Futura GLi. I accidentally draines the battery which it doesnt seem to like :) and after successfully jump starting it yesterday and re-starting 3 times with no probs it is not starting today. I think it's smart lock issues- any ideas. I've tried all advice so far on this forum. It ticks over but doesnt crank.....new battery as the previous owners also had starting probs but it wasnt driven very often??Thanks.....
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#2 Posted : Monday, 2 March 2009 8:21:47 PM(UTC)
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Has it got spark, has it got fuel pressure?
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, 3 March 2009 2:14:11 AM(UTC)
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Doesn't sound like smartlock if you started it 3 times. Really hard to tell what the issue is. If it isn't cranking and the battery is OK it could be a dud earth cable or starter motor. Check the battery leads, make sure you have good contact and if yo
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