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| 1992 Grand Marquis Headlights/Starting | 12/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My mom got her '92 Mercury Grand Marquis home after fighting some snow and ice while running errands ...
A: How long did the lights stay on? Is the headlight sentery (delay) turned on accidently. I never turn ...
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| 2003 navigator | 12/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a clicking noise in the right rear quarter of my navigator when I try to use the rear AC/ ...
A: There is a ton of stuff that can cause this. Have you tried using the rear controls for the heating ...
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| 2000 Cougar heat | 12/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 200 cougar which gives no heat, or very little. All the heater controls seem to function ...
A: In the summer, it's a/c, in the winter... Couple things to look at Mark. Does the car temperature ...
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| 1992 Sable steering rack | 11/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 1992 Sable has variable assist steering that does not work properly. It feels inconsistant when ...
A: I had the same thing going on with a car at the shop. It was the power steering pump itself. Yeap, ...
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| 1999 MERC COUGAR TRANS | 11/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Dinger Thank you so much !! even the transmission dipstick is weird and Im not sure how full the ...
A: It's guys like you that make this all worth it. Sorry it is costing you so much. Thank you for the ...
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| 1999 MERC COUGAR TRANS | 11/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Dinger, as you know the 1999 merc cougar trans for the 4 cyl engine is garbage.........it's been ...
A: The transmission in this car is the Mazda CD4E. They are any worse than any other, more expensive to ...
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| Windshield Washer Leaks when I try to spray windshield | 11/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1999 Merc Cougar I-4 The passenger side of the windshield washer does not work I can see the ...
A: The nozzles for the passenger side sprayer are possibly clogged. You can clean them out with a ...
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| 1993 Mercury Grand Marquis | 11/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: the engine runs good (sounds like it is) but it doesn't move well (kind of bumpy) once it is warmed ...
A: That AOD-E model of transmission in your car will need to be rebuilt. The seals inside the ...
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| alarm ? | 11/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1994 mercury cougar and I lost the remote to the alarm, but the alarm could be turned off ...
A: Here's some stuff I found from Ford: 1. If issues are experienced with Keyless Entry keypad ...
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| 1993 Grand Marquis | 11/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: That is exactly what the car was doing. Got the brake switch replaced, but actually a wire was loose ...
A: If all your wiring and fuses seem ok, then I believe you will need to replace the Brake Shift ...
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| 99 Lincoln Continental | 11/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have checked both oil and water neither show any signs of cross contamination, there is minor ...
A: Well, we have to consider what the cooling system does and how. Obviously water is cooled in the ...
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| 94' Mercury Tracer engine problems | 11/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My car has this ticking noise like I need oil, but I checked the oil and it's fine. Also while i'm ...
A: Valve adjustment would be my first guess. The ticking you here is lifters in the valve train. oil ...
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| Heat blows out of the back vents, but not the front of my 2000 Lincoln Navigator | 11/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I've tried all kinds of different settings to get the heat to come out. I've used the auto function ...
A: Believe me, I had to ask. There is a blend door actuator that is possibly not working. It is ...
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| Heat blows out of the back vents, but not the front of my 2000 Lincoln Navigator | 11/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Hey, I have a 2000 Lincoln Navigator and the heat blows out of the rear vents, but not out of the ...
A: The only problems I have ever had with my Navies were the charging system. I had to replace the ...
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| 96 Town Car with only 50,000 mi | 11/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Go Patriots, and Help me Dinger, Just bought a nice Town Car. Low miles and ...
A: You know, they really proved themselves of being a contender this year with handing Chicago an ...
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| 2003 Mrc Gr Mrq Heater Motor Stopped Working | 11/27/2006 | Pete Lacey |
Q: My heater motor just stopped working on my 2003 Mrc Gr Mrqi After the temperatures became cold. It ...
A: u habe a bad blower motor the way it sounds did any one check the fuse first ? If not i would have ...
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| 99 Lincoln Continental | 11/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: "My mechanic replaced my water pump because it was making noise and the temp. would stay on the high ...
A: Check your fans. You have two, one which is theromstaticly controlled. They both come on when you ...
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| the left side widow controller | 11/26/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i bought a 1984 lincoln town car and so far i have not hads any major problems, but just today when ...
A: Based on what you are describing, the rear window has a bad register. The metal and plastic part ...
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| Battery charging issues | 11/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Please can you help? I have a 2001 Lincoln Navigator and when I went out to start it yesterday am it ...
A: The only problems I have ever had with my Navies were the charging system. I had to replace the ...
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| cougar alarm | 11/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i have a 01 cougar and i was opening and closing the pass door and alarm started beeping and now the ...
A: Here's some more stuff: PATS/VIC/HEC/SCIL/ICM) ^ B1213: Less than two (2) keys programmed to the ...
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| HVAC EATC Blower Speed | 11/24/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer with the digital HVAC automatic temp control and I only have high ...
A: No, not the relay, if it was bad you would have no fan. Two things here that will cause this. The ...
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| cougar alarm | 11/24/2006 | Dinger |
Q: i have a 01 cougar and i was opening and closing the pass door and alarm started beeping and no the ...
A: I believe it is in the trunk latch. I found this article that might help. 1. Many questions have ...
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| 95 Cougar Odometer | 11/24/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have an analog cluster. Everything besides the Odo works. I have located some replacement gears ...
A: Very tricky Steve. If it where easy, everyone's car would have less then 10,000 miles. They normally ...
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| 1999 navigator falls on face when accellerating , | 11/23/2006 | Dinger |
Q: mr. dinger, this navigator has been scanned with no dtcs set.maf has been replaced with a new one ...
A: Where to start? These 333 CID engines are really awesome and I have had no trouble with the 2 I have ...
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| 2001 Lincoln Navigator Air Suspension | 11/23/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Have had several repairs to air ride system, and the last time at the dealership for a transmission ...
A: Hey Scott, Mine does it to the left just a bit. I thought it was because I need to loose a few ...
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| 93 cougar blend door motor replace | 11/23/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Need R&R procedures, hope that the whole dash doesnt have to come out?
A: Heck no Len, I won't do you like that! LOL Here's some info for you: OPERATION Airflow The heater ...
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| 94 villager won't start | 11/22/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I am experiencing the same symptoms as Brenda. It appears to be a short in the ignition switch (my ...
A: Hey John, Do yourself a favor and just replace the switch. The parts guys at Nissan will glady key ...
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| 96 town car limo bucks | 11/22/2006 | Dinger |
Q: please help if possible I have a 96 town car limousine with 128k on it, no check engine lights ...
A: Where to start? I prefer to tackle these issues after it's been scanned. Even without a light there ...
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| Bad Solenoid pack | 11/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The code is P1788. let me know what you think please.I have a 2000 Ls . and recently on the dash , ...
A: Sure my new friend, That code is Pressure solenoid "c" in the transmission. This is caused by a ...
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| Bad Solenoid pack | 11/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 Ls . and recently on the dash , below to odometer, where it shows if the car is in ...
A: Well, not necessarily. I mean there are a lot of things that could be causing this from a MLPS to a ...
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| Mercury Grand Marquis | 11/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2001 Grand Marquis LS....I have 2 engine codes popping up that have caused me to fail ...
A: I have had this before and found that the EGR valve was full of carbon in the orifice tube. After ...
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| check engine | 11/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 96 Town Car and my check engine light is on. Also no matter what direction the car is in ...
A: They could be related, but not likely. That black square deal on your rear view mirror is a sensor ...
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| rear view mirror | 11/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Is it possible to install a rear view mirror with a compass into a 1996 Lincoln town car that has ...
A: Good question Silas, I love these kind because it makes me dig! They sell a kit to install the ...
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| 2003 Navigator alarm malfunction | 11/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: For about a month the alarm on our 2003 Navigator (76000 miles) has gone off every night and ...
A: Seems if as someone playing trick or treat on you or the family pet has the spare fob! Just kiddin'! ...
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| power window Regulator replacment 96 Lincoln | 11/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Dinger, Thanks for the quick response r.e. this matter. Is there any site you know that would ...
A: I really don't know of a site that has a step by step for this. It's the type of repair that you ...
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| Lincoln Town Car | 11/19/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 96 Lincoln Town Car, and I have put a new transmittion in and while I'm driving down the ...
A: The transmission is no good. The band adjustment is set incorrectly and likely has burned up the ...
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| ATC Blower speed not right | 11/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Since the blower switch has a very smooth feel to it, and when it was working never showed any ...
A: Here ya go: REMOVAL Disconnect the wiring harness connector from the Variable Blower Speed ...
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| 98 Taurus no heat | 11/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: would like to get your expertise if I can. I was looking at a friend’s 98 Taurus today that has no ...
A: There is a blend door under the dash, passenger side. It's electronic, so check it for operation. I ...
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| 1999 Lincoln Town Car Horn & Locks | 11/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: ...I got a quick question about my 99 Towncar... Got this car not to long ago... and re programmed ...
A: I believe something is not resetting or not seeing that the car is locked. I think you might try the ...
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| ATC Blower speed not right | 11/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I am sorry I did not originally specify that the blower speed is infinitely variable in this car. ...
A: Well Bob, I found this also: Article No. 90-8-11 AIR CONDITIONING - ATC - BLOWER MOTOR SPEEDS DO ...
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