start position and the car did not start

1995 MERCURY VILLAGER
150,000 MILES
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JAREDMOOSE
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Upon trying to start my Villager the key/ignition got stuck in the start position and the car did not start. After jerking the wheel to get the key out I tried again. Not a sound from the starter or anything. What is the problem?

A strange smell was noticeable while this happened.
Jan 27, 2012 at 3:08 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Its sound like the battery went dead,,

check this link out

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-battery
Jan 27, 2012 at 3:09 AM
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JAREDMOOSE
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That did the trick, awesome site m8
Jan 27, 2012 at 3:24 AM
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