My 99 ford winstar van when i went to start it, just made click sound. had it jumped and started right up. when got home and then about 2 hours later tried to start clicked again but then lights wont go off after i shut them off. whats wrong

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1) Reset the ignition timing according with the specification manufacturer
2) Test the primary circuit and secondary circuite of ignition system. see the diagram attached. God bless you

Your alternator is probably bad. When you jump it , it puts a charge in the battery. The van will run until the charge is gone. This is what the alternator is supposed to do, keep the charge in the battery and run the engine.

I had a Ford Winstar van that had this problem. There is an acceleration switch near the firewall on the passenger side that needs replacing. Unless you're very good under the hood, see a mechanic as it's a totall B**ch to get to the darn thing!

replace the alternator,this is the problem,please rate thank you.

ck to see if battery is good,,sounds like solenoid is bad or starter,,have you tried to jump the solenoid to see if it turns over?,,

You said you tightened the battery cables, did you check the other end of the negative where it bolts to the engine. When you tightened the cables you also used a battery brush and cleaned the posts and ends?

at the minimum, since you mentioned all the idiot lights coming on, your alternator is fried. have someone put in a new alternator. if it's still acting up, have someone go over the computer.

2001 widnstar won't do anything. Won't start, can't shift

sounds like you need a new alternator.the battery light is triggered by the diode trio in the alternator. if the light comes on.99 times out of a 100 you need to have your alternator replaced.have your charging system checked first. most parts stores check them for free.with the engine running it should be around 14.5 volts.