1992 Mercury Tracer wont turn over !

1992 MERCURY TRACER
120,000 MILES
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SETTERGRENH
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I have a 1992 Mercury Tracer with the 1.9 liter that was running good went to the store came out and it wont turn over,it just clicks,The battery is good ! Do you think it might be the starter if so can a starter go out just like that !! Thank you !
Oct 27, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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check battery for condition including load test it may be that. could be starter too but check batt first . auto parts do for free
Oct 28, 2013 at 7:41 AM
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I went out today and my car started right up,turned it off and started it again ! Later on went to start it again and nothing its doing the same thing ! What do you think it could it be ! Thank you !
Oct 28, 2013 at 3:36 PM
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Oct 28, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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Well i know for sure it's not the battery,But would it not turn over then start later if it was the starter ! Thank You !
Oct 28, 2013 at 6:37 PM
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this can be a relay, ignition switch or starter you can get starter tested for draw on the car by a pro or take it off and have an auto parts test it. check to see if starter gets same voltage as battery as it could also be a cable or solenoid depending on type of starter.
Oct 29, 2013 at 6:06 AM