2005 Mercury Sable Car wont turn over

Tiny
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I have a 2005 Merc Sable with 3.0 I replaced the battery a month ago seems to be fine over the last week it has sounded like the battery was low or dead when trying to start had it tested it is good when trying to start it would give the clicking and and slow turn over but would eventually start now even with a good battery it wont do anything when you turn the key to the start posistion but when trying to start it the starter relay under the hood is clicking just to be sure I did replace it still nothing already checked fuses any help would be apreciated
Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 7:52 AM

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Tiny
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Could be a bad starter/solenoid. Check for 12 volts at the small wire on the starter with key in crank position. If it has power then the starter needs to be replaced. If none, then get back to me and we will figure out where it is losing voltage
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 8:07 AM
Tiny
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Thank you Jack I will do
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 8:10 AM
Tiny
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It was the starter I replaced it working good now thank you for your help
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 3:53 PM
Tiny
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Happy to help out
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Tuesday, August 25th, 2009 AT 4:30 PM

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