1997 Mercury Mountaineer help me

46,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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FUNNYFACE
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my car stalled and I could not start it after that, would could be the problem? i havn't had any problems until now, does anyone know what it is?
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:09 AM
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[quote:62ebb26783="funnyface"]Electrical problem
1997 Mercury Mountaineer V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic 46000 miles

my car stalled and I could not start it after that, would could be the problem? i havn't had any problems until now, does anyone know what it is?[/quote:62ebb26783]


Hello,

A more detailed description of what happened would help.

Were you driving it, were you stopped at a light/stop sign.

Does it spin over and just not start or it doesn't spin over.

Did the Engine light come on before anything happened?


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Apr 27, 2009 at 10:32 AM
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i was at a light and it stalled, tried to turn it over and it turns over but will not start
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:39 AM
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[quote:3dc9560e29="funnyface"]i was at a light and it stalled, tried to turn it over and it turns over but will not start[/quote:3dc9560e29]


Is engine light on?

Can you hear the Fuel Pump run for about 3 seconds then shut down with key in the on position not start?

Check for Spark at the Plugs - Should be Bright Bluish/White.


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Apr 27, 2009 at 10:43 AM
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not sure have trouble hearing what else could I check? no engine light came on it just stalled and it turns over be will not start.
Apr 27, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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[quote:0c9d06a43b="funnyface"]not sure have trouble hearing what else could I check? no engine light came on it just stalled and it turns over be will not start.[/quote:0c9d06a43b]


Ok, since there is no engine light it is most likely a fuel problem.

Need to check fuel pump relay.... It is located in the Power Distribution Box under the hood.

Check out link below for testing....

https://www.2carpros.com/how_to/how_do_i_check_a_relay.htm

If relay is good test fuel pressure.... Check out Video at the link below....

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_fuel_injection_pressure.htm


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Apr 27, 2009 at 11:00 AM
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Also check the Fuel Inertia Shut Off Switch it is located behind passenger kick panel.


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Apr 27, 2009 at 11:02 AM
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