1999 Mercury Mystique won't turn over

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Mercury Mystique

When trying to start the car it sounds like it will start but it will not.
Friday, July 25th, 2008 AT 7:37 AM

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Tiny
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Need to find out what is missing-

lack of fuel-try spraying carb cleaner in the throttle body and see if it starts for a moment.

LAck of spark- Use a spark tester on eash plug to find if spark is getting to the plugs.

Lack of compression/timing- check for compression or the camshaft spinning.
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