Car will not start. Could it be the starter solenoid?

Tiny
KEVIN O' CONNOR
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  • 1999 FORD MONDEO
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Hi. My Ford Mondeo XL (1999)won't start. Lights flicker on dash panel and clicks in door panels. Have charged battery but nothing. Could it be the solenoid? Live seven miles from nearest garage. Thanks.
Kevin
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 10:33 AM

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KHLOW2008
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Seems the security system is triggerred. Close all doors and use key to lock and unlock door and retest.
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Sunday, September 23rd, 2012 AT 10:35 AM
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I think maybe try put jump leads I think your battery knackered turn all the lights on and fog lights if they go dim or the clocks go mad flick round then probably battery
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Tuesday, July 4th, 2017 AT 12:16 PM
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KEN L
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Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

Here is a guide to confirm the battery problem

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

Cheers, Ken
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Wednesday, July 5th, 2017 AT 4:55 PM

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