1987 Other Mercury Models car will not start

1987 MERCURY
77,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SIRIKENITZ
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ok.... so ive got a 87 grand marquis. all this started about a week ago. the first time i stopped at a gas station (during a freezing rain storm) pumped gas then it wouldnt start back up. the next day i went back and jumped it and she started. a couple days later (when it snowed) i tried to start her and she wouldnt start again. i tried to jump her but there were no lights coming on or anything. i unhooked the jumper cables and saw that the bolts on my solenoid switch were loose, i tightened them up.... they sparked and then my lights came on. then my car started right up. i took my car to autozone so they could test my battery. (battery is good) i thought i was fine. last night (when it was raining) i went out to go to the store and she wouldnt start again.... im out of ideas now. i dont know if my car just doesnt like bad weather or what... everytime i tried to start her my solenoid switch ticks. please help me.
Mar 14, 2008 at 2:25 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Check the connections on the starter relay/battery-could be an electrical short draining the battery or the alternator is not putting out
Mar 14, 2008 at 2:37 PM