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Sent to Car Experts August 14 10:51 AM

I have a 1994 ford coversion van by Starcraft. The battery was replaced and now the car wont start. I have been told various things to try but no luck. There is a reset button under the dash lip. The alarm chips when set but when you try to start the car all dash lights go out. The battery is fully charged..Whats wrong ? Is there a sequence that should be followed?   Thank you..

 

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1994 Ford e-150 5.8 v8

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Reset button under dash. locked and unlocked driver door manually and locked and unlocked doors with remote key fob.

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Status:  Closed   Value: $8
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August 14 10:53 AM (2 minutes and 47 seconds later)
         
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Hello!

Does the engine crank over when you turn the key but just not make any attempt to fire up, or does it just do absolutely nothing and just sit there in a daze?

Geordie

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August 14 10:59 AM (5 minutes and 40 seconds later)
         
Reply to Geordie's Post: It does nothing.....The starter does not engage.Have I replied sufficantly to your question?

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on August 14 2006 at 11:16 AM
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August 14 12:49 PM (1 hour and 49 minutes and 53 seconds later)
         
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Perfect reply!

Have you got access to a volt meter and a beautiful assistant per chance?

Geordie

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August 14 2:46 PM (1 hour and 57 minutes and 23 seconds later)
         
Reply to Geordie's Post: A volt meter I can come up with, the beautiful assistant may be hard to come by. Will a gnarly looking teenager do???
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August 15 3:48 AM (13 hours and 1 minute and 28 seconds later)
         
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As long as they won't be tempted to TWOC your car if it starts!!

Geordie

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August 15 7:31 AM (3 hours and 43 minutes later)
         
Reply to Geordie's Post: Im afraid to say I dont know what twoc means. Is there any further instructions for the use of the voltmeter? Sorry for the delay in between posts as I have to go back and forth to work. Thanks
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August 15 11:14 AM (3 hours and 43 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
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