my car will not start but the battery is turning over

Asked by vayhla Jan 03, 2014 at 10:07 AM about the 1983 Ford Crown Victoria

Question type: General

what could be wrong

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definitely need more info. codes? (if you have the means to read them) if not, you can borrow, or rent a code-reader from nearly any auto parts store. any previous symptoms? you say the starter is turning? is the ENGINE turning with it? is it trying to fire while it turns?

5,035

code reader wont work.that car has no computer.like Tom suggested check for spark and fuel and go from their.

190

check the gear Handle shake it while turning the switch it will start. something wrong in the switch or gear handle lock. When it start don't return gear handle to P just leav it on D or in tell you Make Full repair :) cheer

10

My car make a clicking sound everytime i turn the switch somethime it try to turn over its not the starter of alternator

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