If the car does not have a security system, I would check for voltage at the starter from the battery and from the key switch.
The power from the key switch goes thru the neutral safety switch before getting to the starter.
SOURCE: code p0230 shos up on my 99 Mercury Sable. I just
That code is: Fuel Pump Primary Circuit Malfunction. Could it be the wires are not on tight or one is shorted? Check wiring very carefully.
SOURCE: battery light still on, after replacing alternator & battery
check the fuses and make sure they are all good. they will be located in fuse box under hood.
SOURCE: 1998 merc. sable I replaced bank 1 sensor 1 oxigen
did the 02 sensor have 2 wires or 3 wires coming from it
SOURCE: Replaced starter and battery of 99 mercury sable
I'm assuming the vehicle isn't turning over at all as I answer your question. If this is the case there are a couple of things that could easily be causing this. In the power distribution box located under the hood of the vehicle in the engine comartment (picture below of its location below) are a few things that you can check. Also below is a picture of the layout of fuses and relays by number. I would check the fuse in the number 3 position. This should be a 40 amp "maxi" fuse which is for your ignition switch and starter relay. In the number 24 position is the starter relay itself. You may also want to check if the others are good the number 5 fuse which is also a 40 amp "maxi" fuse which is for your ignition switch. Last you may want to check the solenoid itself. If you have a test light you can get under there and while someone is turning the key as if to start the car, make sure you are getting full power to the starter. I don't have a wiring diagram handy but if all that is good there may be a fuseable link somewhere in the wiring if not getting power down there. Now if any of these happen to be "blown" you may have other problems but Ford starters demand alot of amperage and voltage for there starters so replacing just may take care of it. The bad thing is that may have been the problem to start with and you bought a new starter and battery for no reason but at least the car may be running. I hope this helps you and good luck.
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