1997 Mercury Mountaineer Repair Question
Topics covered: Starter, Battery, Alternator.
Mileage: 19,000 miles.
Mileage: 19,000 miles.
Asked on July 10, 2012
What possible problems could be the cause of the battery dying.
I have a 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and the battery keeps dying after a few startups. After a few startups I have to bypass the starter and use a screwdriver on the starter solenoid to start it. I replaced the battery, alternator (both on 7/9/12), and the starter solenoid (replaced on 7/6/12). The starter was replaced a few months prior.
Asked by Zild0317Answer
Replied on July 10, 2012
Could be the transmission range switch and ignition switch-starter motor itself-have the starter motor load tested
Battery problem: could be the alternator or an excessive parastic draw
