No start

2004 MERCURY MOUNTAINEER

165,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC

ALLENASBURY

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I have had battery checked, it's okay. When I try to start it the dash lights come on and I can hear fuel pump. Lights don't dim and there is nothing happening. There are no codes.

Jan 4, 2021 at 3:46 AM

DANNY L

✓Experienced Mechanic
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having an issue with the starter solenoid which is a component combined with the starter motor on your truck. Here are a few tutorials show how a starter solenoid works and removal and replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-starter-and-solenoid-works

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

Once you have the starter motor-solenoid assembly removed all auto parts store will test for free. I've attached picture steps below on how to remove and replace the starter assembly on your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.

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Jan 4, 2021 at 1:14 PM

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