1989 Mercury Topaz

1989 MERCURY TOPAZ
102,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ISSY1958
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My engine will not turn over. Alternator and starter are 6 months old, fuel pump is working well and battery is fully carged. Will not start with jump. It was working fine earlier in the day. Is there a fuse or possibly a loose cable?
Feb 28, 2011 at 3:19 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Do you hear the solenoid click? If not, find it near the battery, unplug the red / blue wire, and momentarily connect a jumper wire between that terminal and the battery positive post to see if the starter cranks the engine.
Mar 1, 2011 at 12:59 PM
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