1992 Mercury Sable Wont Start?

Question

I have a 1992 Mercury Sable that wont turn over completely and start. The battery tests between 13 and 14 volts and the starter will try to turn over the engine but it seems like it is straining. The more I try to start the car the more it will turn over (if this makes any sense). After about 5 to 8 times, the starter will turn over the engine and it will start. The battery still tests between 13 and 14 when it is running but, when I turn it off, it wont start again. Any thoughts?

Answer 1

Hey look! Mr. Know It All actually knows something and isn't just coming onto the thread to put someone down! *Applauds*

Answer 2

This is an easy one.
You have a blown or leaky head gasket allowing coolant to enter the combustion chamber and causing a hydro-lock in one or more cylinders.

In automotive terminology, a hydrolock is the immobilization of an engine's pistons by a liquid (usually water, hence the prefix "hydro-"). Hydrolocking occurs when liquid fills a cylinder on the intake stroke and, due to the incompressibility of a liquid, makes the compression stroke impossible. This, in turn, prevents the entire engine from turning, and can cause significant engine damage if one attempts to forcibly turn over or start the engine. Typically, connecting rods will be bent, making the engine uneconomical to repair. It is relatively common when driving through floods, either where the water is above the level of the air intake or the vehicle's speed is excessive, creating a tall bow wave.

Hydrolocking is often a concern when consumers modify their engines with aftermarket intake systems (e.g. Cold air intake). A cold air intake typically locates the filter near the bottom of the engine compartment to gain access to colder air, which can also increase its chances of ingesting water should it be submerged.

Another reason for it to occur is in the event of the head gasket cracking or "blowing", which causes the radiator coolant to mix inside the combustion chamber.

Regardless of the cause, treatment is the same. Removal of the spark plugs will allow access to the combustion chamber. By inserting an irrigation syringe fitted with

Answer 3

Starter solinoid is still an option. Straight heavy juice could make it work. It sits on top the starter. Hit it with a hammer. Try again. If won't start give it a good whack. Two bolts hold starter onto bell housing. One or two screws hold the wire to the soliniod. Remove starter and replace the whole thing. When you say starter relay I assume you mean the starter solinoid on the fender. And when you put forward the Key you hear it clicking. Also If this second solinoid Isn't it. You can swap your ignition with a used one by turning your key forward and inserting a paper clip in the check hole under the ignition on the collum.

Answer 4

Disconnect both battery terminals, Clean battery and battery cables, Check wires to starter make sure they are tight, If you still have this problem your battery may be weak because it will start just hard, Has the starter been replaced?? hope this helps let me know

Answer 5

One if the battery is good and the starter is good, its not that. Sounds like its in your fuel system. Check the pump, then the fuel filter, then the fuel pressure regulator, then the fuel injectors. Do in order since this is the cheepest way to go. Hope this Helps

Answer 6

YOU SHOULD GET THE VEHICLES COMPUTER SCANNED AND CHECK FOR ANY PROBLEMS AS WELL AS CODES AND THEN YOU WILL HAVE A GOOD IDEA ON WHAT THE PROBLEM TRULY IS.

TRY FINDING AN INDEPENDENT SHOP INSTEAD OF THE DEALER OR A CHAIN STORE BECAUSE YOU WILL BE OVERALL MORE PLEASED WITH THE FINDINGS AND THE SERVICE.

Answer 7

sounds like the motor is dragging ... or the starter is weak have it tested and go from there

Answer 8

what is the stater draw ;how much amps is it using to start; sounds to me you need a stater ;

Answer 9

I THINK IT IS THE KIT THAT STARS THE CAR THAT RUN THE CAR