After replacing battery and alternator it still will not start

Tiny
EARLBOLDEN
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  • 2004 MERCURY SABLE
  • 15,650 MILES
Okay, I change the alternator and brand new battery and my car still wont start.
Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 5:22 PM

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Tiny
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Good evening,

Does the engine crank over at all?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

I attached a wiring diagram of the starter system for you to view. If you have a voltmeter, we need to do some checks.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Can you hear the fuel pump run with the key on?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Roy
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Thursday, December 17th, 2020 AT 6:31 PM

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