It want start and when I jump it, it turned right off a s...


It want start and when I jump it, it turned right off a second later Mechanic's Assistant: Will the [headlights](/topics-headlight-ford/) turn on? Is the battery fully charged? The headlights turn on, idk know about the b...

It want start and when I jump it, it turned right off a second later Mechanic's Assistant: Will the [headlights](/topics-headlight-ford/) turn on? Is the battery fully charged? The headlights turn on, idk know about the battery Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2007 Ford [Taurus](/topics-taurus/) se Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Taurus yourself? What have you tried so far? No I haven’t touched it yet it just happen Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? Not that I know of right now

Automotive Expert
Good Afternoon Can you keep it running once it starts if you give it gas ?

Ya it wouldn’t crank
Automotive Expert
But you got it to crank when you jumped it ?

on for a second and it turned offNo this is no help
Automotive Expert
you need to see if you can keep it running by giving it gas or if something is turning it off The phone call offer is automatic , you dont have to accept it

I did that three times not it's not cranking
Automotive Expert
I am not following you , is it cranking and starting and dying or is it not cranking

Never mind this is no help at all
Automotive Expert
ok i will opt out and see if someone else can help you

No I don't want no more help it's ok
Automotive Expert
new tech here if you have any more questions just let me know, thanks.

No I don't want no more help
Automotive Expert
ok sounds good have a nice day

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