i have a  1990 ford escort van,i put a new batery in it but it wont start,could it be the starter? tanx?
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It could either be the starter or the alternator, the easiest way to find out without a lot of work is remove the alternator and take it to an auto parts store (most of them test them for free).  If it test out OK check the wire to your starter to make sure it has a good connection. If that is good then you can remove the starter and have it tested, not to hard to replace the starter but they can be expensive so it is a good idea to test it first, and maybe get it rebuilt.
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hey chary chic email me at chevy_ridin_hot_boi@Yahoo.com i may be able to help you with this problem
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GO TO START , RUN , AND IN THE BOX TYPE ,  CHKDSK  ,  AND IT WILL TELL YOU WHATS WRONG WITH IT .
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You have to first check the wiring all the way from the ignition. Then make sure you have the fuel on. Then check the cap. If its none of that next would be the Actual ignition and see if thats operating properly.
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If the engine light comes on and goes off AND the car has a problem idling correctly, it could be the oxygen sensors. They are only expected to last around 60,000 miles so if it's been longer than that, you might want to get them changed. If they are worn out, you would get better power, better gas mileage, and a smoother running car. It could also be your fuel filter. If it is restricted, your engine could be starving under hard acceleration as the engine isn't getting all the fuel it needs. Also, check the condition of the plugs/wires to make sure they are ok.
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check ur connections and see if there are any loose wire or burnt bulbs
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possible that the fuel pump is going. It may be getting hot and shutting down.\nthe ECM (computer that someone else refered to) is not the cause.\nIf your trans was going, you would know. The engine will rev. up when you hit the gas. If this is the case, then sorry, you need to see a trans shop. If it is your fuel pump, cost and ease of repair would depend on the vehicle you have.
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Check your start up programs.\nSTART > RUN > type MSCONFIG > STARTUP uncheck things you really do not started at Boot up.
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On GM cars with point type ignition systems like yours (vehicles made before 1974), there are two small terminals, one on each side of the large center one that connects to the positive side of the battery. The small terminal with a letter "S" near it is the one that activates the starter when you turn the key. Many times GM used a purple wire going to this and it was slightly larger in diameter than the other small wire. The other terminal has a letter "R" near it and is used to provide a full 12 volts to the ignition system for a hotter spark only when starting in order to start more easily. This wire lead back to the power supply side of the ignition coil. If you connect the small wires to the wrong terminals don't worry because the only problem will be when you turn the key nothing happens. Many times people have connected them wrong and when it wouldn't crank they simply switched the wires and they were ready to go. If there are any other small wires, it should have a large diameter ring to attach where the positive battery cable goes. This is how some GM cars had a feed that lead back to the alternator so the battery could be charged.
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Be more specific. There is a fuel valve you have to turn to get the fuel to go and then prime the carburator, then give the pull starter a couple of light pulls then pull a few good pulls and it should start up.
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Should start automatically but if you know when it stopped doing it roughly then you could do a system restore to a point just before you had problems.
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one's the battery, the other's the starter, and then the ignition
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The only way that could work was if the battery was not working due to lack of water.  Adding water won't help without charging the battery but if it was barely low enough it might help spread out the electrolytes allowing the car to start.
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Check the fuses. There are often several fuses for the headlights.
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If it doesn't start, the boot sector could be bad.  It is better to ask someone to try to install another copy of the OS in a temparary directory to fix the boot sector, then point the OS back to your existing OS directory to use your existing applications.
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Is this for an electric motor or an engine? \n\nNEMA National Electrical Manufaturers Association) has a standard set of starters for electric motors. Try a web search, I bet you will find what you want if you are talking about an electric motor.
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go to www.allfordmustangs.com go into the tech department and look it up. I think it is under induction or Engine. Not completely sure. Hope it works. Good Luck.