1988 cougar will not crank over
safety starting switch
I have a 2001 Mercury Cougar it goes in reverse and first and second but it wont go in drive when i put it in drive the rpm just go up.
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either you need a new wiper switch or a new wiper motor one or the other has a short in it
check the cables
I'm having the same problem. Today is the day mine is getting fixed. I'm suspecting debris in the tank, kinked fuel line, or a loose connection on the wires going to the pump.
Turn the wheel and then try to start it with the key.
Start by checking all of the fuses in the fuse block. There is a good chance that one of them has blown.
Does it turn over? Is it getting fuel? Is it getting spark?
It's a mercury cougar. I'm afraid this car has problem after problem and needs to be not driven. That aside, 1. starter is bad 2. battery is bad 3. wire problems (very possible with this genius wiring system in these cars) 4. engine seized 5. fly wheel seized. Could also be a short in the ignition column. Wiring problems are wicked bad with these cars for sure.
The most common cause for a 1996 Mercury Sable not starting is a dead battery. The second most common cause for the automobile not to start is a lack of fuel.
Why does my car kick over but wont start?