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Old 10-13-06, 04:02 AM
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Help Please, car died and wont start but has power ?

car died then wont start now but still has power. 91 Vert

I turn the key the engine does not turn at all, windows dont go up or down My convert top dont go up or down ?

Wondering what was wrong ? Fuses ??

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Old 10-13-06, 04:35 AM
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fuses would be a great place to start looking... check the main engine bay panel first.

does the motor crank over at all?
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No wont turn at all, tried to push start it but could push it fast enough.
BUt all lights work, radios works but not power windows or the Covertable top.
Old 10-13-06, 04:56 AM
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I'm hopeing it's a simple fuse, I have to take a look at it in the morning, need the car so i can drive to work
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what were you and the car doing just prior to it motor stopped?
Old 10-13-06, 05:24 AM
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I Was takeing a turn fast and tires were barely spining, then the car just died. No Loud sounds just simple died and wouldn't start
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Do your headlights still work?
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Yes All lights Work
Old 10-13-06, 11:25 AM
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Thanks for nthe Help it was the Main Fuse 100 A and when i tried to get it out i broke the fuse houseing, Damn old Plastic !!!
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That 100a fuse is a pain to take out CRAP !
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glad you found the problem. a lot of times its the 80A BTM fuse.
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