I have a 1993 Mercury Cougar. I really like it but now I have a problem. Sometimes it starts anad somsetimes not. When it doesn't I turn the key and it clicks one time and won't start. It is not the b
50

Asked by Dianne Sep 27, 2015 at 12:01 AM about the 1993 Mercury Cougar

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I don't want to change a bunch of things on the car like solenoid, starter  etc. till I find out why it is doing this. The battery is fine.  Someone said there are little cogs and when it doesn't start is  has missed a cog. It can sit for awhile and it will start right up again. Help!!!

3 Answers
189,515

Paul answered 9 years ago

Ignition switch should be considered, and looked at..

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
224,085

Rowefast answered 9 years ago

Sounding like the starter to me, you can take it out and go to an alternator & starter shop and have it tested.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful
159,325

Bob answered 9 years ago

Check the starter bendix teeth and the ring gear teeth on the flex plate. It is possible the ring gear on the flex plate is missing some teeth.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Cougar

Looking for a Used Cougar in your area?

CarGurus has 3 nationwide Cougar listings and the tools to find you a great deal.

Postal Code:

Shortcuts

Search Mercury Cougar Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    lisagayle
    Reputation
    2,350
  • #2
    Jessica Cornelison
    Reputation
    640
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    460
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Impala
9 Great Deals out of 94 listings starting at $3,795
Used BMW 7 Series
4 Great Deals out of 115 listings starting at $5,995

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.