My mercury villager start for a few seconds then shut off

ck electric side of switch start car and wiggle key around if dies replace

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it is the cam sensor in the distributor. must replace distributor. import experts on ebay $200
very common on 99.

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gerry

Maybe a bad fuel pump. Is it humming niormally in the fuel tank?

Will it start for a few seconds? Need more info.

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Gerry

Check the coil. If still nothing, check the crankshaft module.

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Try spraying starting fluid in throttle body and see if it starts for a few seconds. If yes, it's a fuel issue.

I had a same problem with my 93 villager.
CHANGE YOUR FUEL pressure regulator and Clean your throttle body

So ..did you check the oil level and fill it to the Full Line?

switch or motor, not trans.

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Start with engine cool. Remove rad cap, top up coolant, start engine, & turn on heater (not defrost). let it run until up to normal operating temperature & radiator fan comes on, then shuts off. Let it do this about 3 times before you put rad cap back on & top up return bottle to proper level. Every once in a while, rev engine slightly for a few seconds while your doing it, to speed up bleed by increasing flow. Keep an eye on temperature gauge for too hot, and fan not coming on, if so, shut it off.