i took my car out as it had been idle for a few weeks i was stop starting as i was delivering things then when i stopped after the 12 delivery and about 2 miles the car wouldnt start the engine just clicks when i turn the key no firing at all my mate came out to help and bump started which worked fine to get me home but what could the problem be could it be battery or starter motor or something else
ford escort 98 1.6 lx
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Cars are not meant to stand idle for weeks,your battery was probably low and the stop-start routine finished it off.Why didn't you give it a good warming run before the first stop?
Best is to charge the battery before spending any money.Clean the terminals on leads and battery.If that doesn't help,look to getting it tested.If ok,check for corrosion on starter leads.(do it anyway)Starter replacement next.
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Best is to charge the battery before spending any money.Clean the terminals on leads and battery.If that doesn't help,look to getting it tested.If ok,check for corrosion on starter leads.(do it anyway)Starter replacement next.
Post with progress.
It could be either bat or starter motor, PS when you got back home did you turn off the engine then start it again, ? if you did and it started then it was a low bat or the starter was jammed ( or on it's way out ) if it didn't start but just clicked then you need to check for loose wiring on the starter motor, if all's well then you need a new starter motor. ( scrap yard for a starter motor ) 
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