Engine want start up

Asked by Lavontajohnson Dec 26, 2016 at 04:10 PM about the 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis GS

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Car went dead while I was driving and i
gave my car a boost and it started and
went back dead in 3 seconds.? Got my
alternator checked it was good. Put a
brand new starter it was good. What could
be the problem?

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Check battery cables for corrosion and make sure they're tight

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Like he said, check those cables. How old is the battery? It could be shot and or shorted. turns over, but won't start? or won't turn over? If it cranks, maybe a fuel problem like fuel pump relay, fuel pump, or clogged filter.

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