1998 Mercury Sable Is this likely my battery?

1998 MERCURY SABLE
120,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SUICIDALADY
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All was fine (including all winter), until suddenly the car would not start (the clicking sound.) However, the lights, horn, etc. were working.

Next day: Everything was totally dead.

Is this likely the battery?
Jun 15, 2009 at 6:06 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

Start with having the battery load tested and get the alternator charge rate checked, start here.

Mark (mhpautos)
Jun 15, 2009 at 6:17 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Taking out 2 birds at one time get both the battery and alternator load tested.
Jun 15, 2009 at 6:18 PM
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