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1997 MERCURY TRACER
4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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GENO1957
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MY 1997 MERCURY TRACER WILL NOT CRANK WITH MY KEY,BUT WHEN I GET A BOOST MY ENGINE TURNS OVER EVEV THOUGH THE KEY IS NOT IN THE SWITCH
Nov 14, 2010 at 8:48 PM
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JDL
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The black wire with red tracer at the starter assembly, take it loose, but, don't let it touch metal. If the starter will still crank with jumper, I think something is wrong with starter assembly. You shouldn't have to use a jumper if battery has a full charge.
Nov 14, 2010 at 9:07 PM
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JDL
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Just to add, yes, there could be a problem with ignition switch or wiring circuit?
Nov 14, 2010 at 9:10 PM
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