Q: I have a 1998 mercury mountaineer. ,I just have the water pump replace and now it want start.The lights come on and it turn over b
I recently had my water pump replaced on my. 1998 mercury mountaineer and now my car want start.The head lights and dash come on and the car turn over but want start.I have a brand new battery so that not the issue.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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