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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 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 Oct 13, 2006 | 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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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 04:55 AM
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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.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 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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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 05:06 AM
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what were you and the car doing just prior to it motor stopped?
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 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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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 06:39 AM
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Do your headlights still work?
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Yes All lights Work
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 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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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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That 100a fuse is a pain to take out CRAP !
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 11:48 AM
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glad you found the problem. a lot of times its the 80A BTM fuse.
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