2002 Mercury Sable starter will not start the car

2002 MERCURY SABLE
115,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAMEDINA
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I just replaced the starter in my car. When I turned the key to the on position, I hear a click and the lights in the dash board flashed. I have charged the battery fully and also jumpered the battery using my other car and I get the same result.
I have checked the cables and I had someone else check the cables and they seem ok.
Could a bad starter cause this issue?
Also, the radio does not work anymore, so I think that a fuse was blown, I will check the fuses later today.
Do you have any recommendations on how to proceed?
Sep 16, 2008 at 1:34 PM
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BMRFIXIT
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Check fuses
check battery terminals , clean and tighten
check small wire at starter S terminal
and also check alarm system




try this
disconnect the battery turn key ON
reconnect battery
and then try to start
good luck

Sep 19, 2008 at 6:20 PM
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