Starting problems

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tonie16 from United States 9 years ago

It might be that the alarm's protection mode has been activated. If the chip key has fallen down, it might be damaged and misconfigured.

Muriel from United States 8 years ago

Thanks. I've already solved it. The wires from the sensor that sends the signal to the coil were stuck together, causing the failure. I needed to repair the harness as well. Hope it helps and thank you for your response.

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Does not start

Ford Mystique 1998 100000 miles

I own a vehicle year 98, its engine was replaced and the car has not started since then. There is no spark. What might be happening?

hoda from United States 9 years ago

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Val02 from United States 9 years ago

First, you need to check that there is electric current reaching the coil. If there is, then check there is current in the wires, by turning the ignition key and removing the wires one by one. If there is no spark, it must be the coil. Good luck

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Does not start

Ford Mystique 2000 150000 miles

I own a Mystique 2000 engine 2.5 and one day, I arrived home, parked it like any other day and, the following morning, there was no way to start the engine. It has got spark and fuel, but it does not start. The fuel pump has been replaced, but nothing changed. Can anyone help me please?

bill from United States 9 years ago

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percy from United States 9 years ago

When the crankshaft or camshaft sensors fail, the engine does not start for protection. Good luck.

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Starting failure

Ford Mystique 1999 178000 miles

I bought my Mystique Mercury a year ago and it is now happening that, if I leave the stereo turned on, the engine does not start. The switch opens, but the starter does not respond. It is only after trying many times that I can finally start driving. Can anyone guide me please? I really do not know what might be happening. I thought about changing the battery, but I do not know if it is the best option.

obe from United States 9 years ago

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ARAMINTA from United States 9 years ago

I personally believe the problem must be in the ignition switch. If the alternator was not charging the battery, the engine would never start. In order to check if they are failing, do the following: with a digital voltage meter measure the battery terminals which, at rest, should have a voltage of around 11.95-12 volts; then start the engine and leave it at idle speed, measure the voltage again and it should be around 13.43 volts. If the voltages are lower than those values, the alternator is not working and depletes the battery. Hope it helps.