Dumbfounded

Asked by Mike Jan 26, 2017 at 07:25 PM about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird LX RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car won't start when I turn the
key it doesn't do nothing a little
clicking noise in the front but
will not turn over

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Try to jump start it. If when you connect another car battery to yours and the starter spins over as it should, charge your battery @ 2amps for 12 hr. If you get it started, go to Auto Zone or such auto parts store and have them put an ODB tester and check your charging system and battery.

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