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1995 Mercury Cougar Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Wheel, Automatic transmission.
Mileage: 14,900 miles.

Asked on October 6, 2012

Why wont the car turn over

Okay the car was dead so I replaced the battery thinking that was the problem well still nothing so I started troubleshooting electrical all fuses okay I jumped out the starter it came on but did not turn the car over okay I picked up a new starter removed the old one found chipps on the teeth on the fly wheel I installed starter wired back up turned key on and nothing I got my meter had my wife turn the key on and not getting voltage to the solinoid do I have a electrical or mechanical problem or both and could the fly wheel be pissed Bach some how it seems the starter is not catching it
Avatar Asked by deloerasam6427

Answer

Replied on October 6, 2012

The flywheel has nothing to do with starter not cranking. The starting circuit has a problem and some testing is required.
Is this a manual or automatic transmission?
Is the security light (if equipped) blinking in dash?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 6, 2012

Its automatic u think there's a problem with the ignition controlled mod or the switch

Tiny Response from deloerasam6427
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Replied on October 6, 2012

Is engine 3.8 L or 4.6L?
Is the security light (if equipped) blinking in dash?
Is security system factory or after market?

Thinking and guessing don't solve problems. Diagnosis is required and the correct information is necessary to get uson the right track.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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