The location for the solenoid for the starter on a 1998 mercury mountaineer

1998 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER
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the location for the solenoid for the starter on a 1998 mercury mountaineer 5.0 liter
Dec 8, 2010 at 4:58 PM
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It's number 2 and 5 in the picture https://www.2carpros.com/images/external/78245049.gif
Apr 30, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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Hello,

The starter solenoid is mounted on the starter.
The starter motor and solenoid come as a single unit and get replaced at the same time.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

I have attached the starter replacement as well as testing procedures below.

Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you.
Oct 22, 2021 at 3:39 PM
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