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Engine wont turn over

Tiny
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I have a 1992 Mercury Capri with about 140k miles on it. I believe it is a 1.6L engine.

I left the headlights on overnight, and obviously the car wouldn't start afterward. We tried to jump start it, but it would still not turn over, not even make a sound, though the headlights still turned on. I put a new battery in it, but it still won't turn over, and the headlights still turn on. I can't hear or see anything moving when I turn the key. Could this be the starter motor? It was starting up perfectly fine before this happened. Any help, advice or even some possible explanations would be greatly appreciated.
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2007 AT 4:49 PM

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Tiny
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Check ignition module and then starter.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 7:57 AM
Tiny
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Check the fuses, if they are ok, have someone crank the key while another person taps the starter with a hammer and see if it will crank over. If it doesnt, check for voltage at the starter.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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Check ignition too

https://www.2carpros.com/car_repair_video/test_engine_ignition_system.htm
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 3:15 PM

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