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I have a 1992 Mercury Capri with 50,000 miles on it. Sometimes it won't start. When I turn the key there is no sound and the car won't start. If I wait 5 minutes sometimes it will start. If not, I get out, open the hood and then slam it and then it starts. It only happens every few months. I had the same problem with my 1994 Ford Explorer.  The Ford dealer told me to have it towed in when it happened which I did and they couldn't figure it out. It finally started while they had it.   I was wondering if this could be because both cars are made by Ford. They both have an Automate alarm which was installed by the same Ford dealer.

i have the same problem i replaced the battery and it still doesnt start the alt. and starter are brand new. i still have to slam the hood

i finaly figured it out, its the alarm, i just removed mine and installed a different one and it starts everytime, i figured it out because of that little red light on the dash would not stop blinking or would just stay on solid and i dont remember it doing that when i first got it. i hope it helps you and anyone else that has this problem.