1998 Mercury Mystique No Start

MERCURY MYSTIQUE
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JOHNLOVESTRISHA
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My 1998 Mercury Mystique was running fine until my abs light came on and suddenly my rpm gage did not work, then my car shut off and wouldnt turn back on. It wouldnt turn over or nothing. I had the alternator checked and it was fine and then had a new battery put in. Then it worked fine for a little while until the next day when it had the same issue. Do you have any clue what could be wrong with my car?
John
May 6, 2007 at 4:41 AM
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Since you had a battery put in and it was fine for a a little while, I would think there is something draining the batery by way of a parasitic draw...or it isn't being charged.
May 6, 2007 at 1:25 PM

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Check for a parasitic battery drain and verify that the charging system is actually charging the battery.

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A 1998 Mercury Mystique was running normally until the ABS light came on, the RPM gauge stopped working, and the engine shut off and would not crank. The alternator tested fine and a new battery restored operation briefly, but the same failure returned the next day. The expert suggested a parasitic draw draining the battery or a charging problem.

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