Originally posted by shadow5788:
My 1995 Mercury Mystique ...
so i bought a new battery installed it, all the interior lights and everything came on bright then tried to start it and everything went dead. waited 15 minutes and turned the key now all the lights worked again bright tried to start it and nothing again everything went died confused and looking for some help


First of all, when you put the key to on (not start), is the Charge/battery light on? (to determine if the bulb is blown).

Secondly, is the Check Engine Light on for a few seconds, when your key is turned to on? (to determine if power is getting to the PCM).

Thirdly, When "everything went died", was it cranking and not starting? Or was it nothing at all? (to determine if the starter is bad).

Fourthly, if you get it started again (engine running), test the alternator to see if it is putting out 14 to 14.5 volts. (to see if alternator is a problem).

Any other lights on on the dash?

"Always do the cheap and easy ones first." 1996 V6 ATX 96K miles