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Mercury
Sable
Engine
Symptoms
Not Running
After replacing battery and alternator it still will not start
2004 MERCURY SABLE
15,650 MILES
EARLBOLDEN
MEMBER
1 POST
Okay, i change the alternator and brand new battery and my car still wont start.
Dec 17, 2020 at 9:22 AM
ASEMASTER6371
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Experienced Mechanic
52,796 POSTS
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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Dec 17, 2020 at 10:31 AM
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