Problem: Doesn't want to cold start?

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Mickey - 02 Nov 2004 19:24 GMT

Ford Escort 1.3 in question dowsn't want to cold start, battery was changed,
battery signal light is on, and starter won't turn, but when connected to
the other
car with wires it starts, what could that be?

Some mechanic sais that it is because of bad diodes in alternator? Can that
be it?

How much do these diodes cost?

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Backyard Mechanic - 03 Nov 2004 05:34 GMT

> Ford Escort 1.3 in question dowsn't want to cold start, battery was
> changed, battery signal light is on, and starter won't turn, but when
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> How much do these diodes cost?

no... you havent given enough info

was the battery run down previously? diodes would run down the battery to
nothing

Do the lights dim greatly?

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Mickey - 03 Nov 2004 07:46 GMT

> was the battery run down previously?

No, it had about 9.5 V.

> Do the lights dim greatly?

No.

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Backyard Mechanic - 04 Nov 2004 15:08 GMT

>> was the battery run down previously?
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> No.

Sitting, that is pretty low.

First thing you need to start off with a charged battery. Then clean and
tighten all connections between the battery and starter. incuding ground
cables.

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