1996 Mercury Sable Support Question
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Question posted by shannonl on May 31st, 2015
Not Starting
w have replaced the alternator and both starter and battery are good. When we put the key in we have power (lights and door beeps) but as soon as the key is turned to start it clicks then the car is totally dead
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 31st, 2015 12:58 PM
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Two possibilities, either the battery is drained to the point that their isn't enough voltage to turn the engine over but will power some accessories. The other may be a starter solenoid/starter failure.
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u or a group of five beeps will be heard. If...
Owner's Manual - Page 64
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Owner's Manual - Page 65
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Owner's Manual - Page 67
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Owner's Manual - Page 68
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Owner's Manual - Page 69
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Owner's Manual - Page 73
... to the ON position for leaking fuel. Have all vehicle warning lights before driving the vehicle.
4.
5.
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Owner's Manual - Page 94
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Owner's Manual - Page 102
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Owner's Manual - Page 104
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Owner's Manual - Page 108
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Owner's Manual - Page 154
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Owner's Manual - Page 166
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Owner's Manual - Page 186
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Owner's Manual - Page 224
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Owner's Manual - Page 248
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Owner's Manual - Page 309
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Owner's Manual - Page 336
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Owner's Manual - Page 382
... ignition . stuck in lock position ...130 129 61 62 62
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Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart daytime running light system ...dome lamps ...flashing the lamps ...hazard flashers ...headlamps ...323 107 111 116 118 106
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Owner's Manual - Page 385
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