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1994 Ford Crown Vic starter wont do anything when cold. (4.8L)?

Are there any common problems with these cars?

157,000 miles.

Jump start no help.

New battery Two days ago.

New alternator two months ago.

Charging system good.

Clean terminals and cables inside and out.

It's all the way in "Park"

Everything else works fine.

When it does finally start, it starts just fine all day.

It just does not click or anything when cold to turn the starter.

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I had a 93 Lincoln T/C same motor. I replaced the battery new for new. I crawled underneath the car on the right rear motor side, had a jack handle and smacked the starter a couple of times, to dislodge a stuck starter, started right up. Going to have to replace the starter. its a small high velocity starter and the top bolt is hard to get to. You! will have to jack up the right front of the car under the frame, and put on safety jack stands. take off the wheel and tire and let the suspension A frame arm hang down, that should give you room to get that top bolt, with a socket and extension. I drove my car several more years, before I replaced the starter. That all happen when it was cold and snowing. Portland, Oregon

  • 1 decade ago

    Sounds like your solenoid . That could cause this trouble. It isn't too $$ , an ,, well it's a pain to change on that car . But if you have the ability , you can do it your self. Or take it to a local shoop , shouldn't be to bad . Good luck hope this is your fix .

  • 1 decade ago

    sounds like maybe the starter or the solenoid not kicking in. it might also be the neutral safety switch sticking too but start with the starter and solenoid first.

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