1999 Mercury Mystique won't turn over

1999 MERCURY MYSTIQUE
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ITSALGOOD74
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Engine Mechanical problem
1999 Mercury Mystique
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When trying to start the car it sounds like it will start but it will not.
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:37 AM
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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.
Jul 25, 2008 at 7:46 AM