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| 99 lincoln continental no heat | 9/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 99 Lincoln Continental that last winter had moderate heat and now has no heat. It has the ...
A: I believe it is a bad servo motor. Located in the glove box, it mixs hot air and fresh air to give ...
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| Transmission/TCC Switch | 9/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My son bought a 92 Mercury Tracer. A service engine light came on. DTC brought back a TCC switch. I ...
A: Torque converters work with the transmission by transfering power from the engine to the ...
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| Transmission differential warning light | 9/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The differential warning llight comes on. What is the actual sensor to make this light come on? ...
A: I suggest you take her down and have someone scan for Diagnostic codes. I looked for an hour and ...
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| Grand Marquis EATC | 9/13/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1995 Mercury Grand Marquis...MY EATC(Electronic Automatic Temperature Control) in my grand marquis ...
A: Hey Andre It looks like you have fried the EATC. It probably has a short internally and blowing the ...
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| 2000 Lincoln LS Alpine radio display not working | 9/12/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 LS V8 w/ Alpine cassett/ (6) CD changer. For a few months the display (LCD?) where ...
A: You might try looking on eBay for that radio or at the junkyards in your town. It's likely someone ...
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| blower motor problems | 9/12/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Have a 1992 Mercury Grand Marquis, blower only works on high, been told it could be ballast resistor ...
A: I am reading that it is one of two things. The Blower Speed Control or the Automatic Tempeture ...
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| Tranmission not engaging. | 9/11/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 88 Lincoln Town Car. When tranny gets warm, it takes a couple seconds for the trans to engage. ...
A: Yes indeed. Sorry, but the time has come to have your transmission "refreshed". Seals inside get ...
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| No heat/cannot adjust temperature | 9/11/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 88 Lincoln Town Car. I have an issue where I only get cold air. Heat used to be lukewarm, but lived ...
A: I believe it is a bad servo motor. Located in the glove box, it mixs hot air and fresh air to give ...
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| 96 Towncar problem staying started | 9/11/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My car has problems starting. If I start it, and let everything happen normally, it will die. ...
A: Well Jason, That is the key. Now you need to take it somewhere to have a scan performed so we can ...
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| lincoln 2000 ls. Please help? | 9/10/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I just purchased a 2000 ls with 80000 miles. The AC unit blows hot at its maxium cooling setting. I ...
A: The compressor will not come on if there is no freon in the system. But, if there is no freon in the ...
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| Blinkers,A/C | 9/9/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have an 89 Lincon Towncar.I just drove it from Texas To California and right before i got here the ...
A: Nothing I know of that would tie those things in on one issue. I'm afraid you have some sort of ...
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| 2000 Sable Stalls. No OBD2 codes | 9/9/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 2000 Sable DOHC. The car just had an oil change and air filter replacement. I also added a can of ...
A: Fuel cleaners tend to clog catalytic converters. But the idle back to 500 rpm at 50 miles an hour ...
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| 2000 lincoln navigator radiator drain | 9/8/2006 | Dinger |
Q: where is the drain on the radiator? There is so much plastic under the hood I can not find it. ...
A: I just remove the chinsy spring clamp on the lower radiator hose and remove the radiator cap. Please ...
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| mechanical problems | 9/7/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I do appreciate you trying to help me, understandable that it's hard to really come up with answers ...
A: This still might not be so bad. But you will need to have a professional take a look I'm afraid. It ...
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| climate control | 9/5/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1988 Lincoln town car. When trying to run the A/C it's constantly switching between hot ...
A: Here is the technical bulletin pertaining to your issue with the A/C: AIR CONDITIONING - AUTOMATIC ...
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| mechanical problems | 9/5/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Nope it wont jump start.okay, how would i know if the wire to from the alternator to the starter is ...
A: Well Rose honey, I wish I could give you more, there are just to many things that a trained ...
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| Mercury villager 1995 anti-theft device | 9/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Followed your instruction, I found a small black box under the panel, and I re-connected the wires ...
A: Well, you came this far, please remove the rest of the alarm and resplice any of the wires. Those ...
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| Check Engine Light | 9/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1996 mercury villager 3.0 Dear Mr. Dinger I was driving the car and floored the gas pedal ...
A: Just had this this week. Inspect the wiring from the TPS, if found good replace the TPS. Review past ...
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| engine stalls | 9/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: have 1990 mercury with 6 cyclinder 3.8 engine. after sitting for 2 hours or more, engine stalls out ...
A: There is a TSB out on this problem,91FORD29 is the # of it. Basically says: Install an idle air ...
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| 2000 mercury marquis ls front end | 9/4/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 Mercury Marquis Ls with 49000 miles. When backing out of the driveway the car hits a ...
A: Just too many things in the front end to guess. I suggest taking it to someone that specializes in ...
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| Mercury villager 1995 anti-theft device | 9/3/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I appreciate your answer. However, after doing what you suggested me, the starter still kept ...
A: Well Robert, It would have been helpful to know it's an AFTERMARKET alarm. I only picked up on that ...
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| rough idle | 9/3/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1998 merc tracer 2.2L and just had EGR valve replaced,full tune-up,fuel pump and filter ...
A: Start with checking carefully all the vacuum lines. Don't mess with idle adjustment, it's computer ...
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| Mercury Tracer 93 AC leak | 9/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The dye test for AC leaks was negative in the engine compartment. The dealer now thinks it is under ...
A: First, get it the hell out of the dealer and find a guy that specializes in auto a/c. Dealers are ...
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| Lincoln LS 2000 AC filter replacement | 9/2/2006 | Dinger |
Q: How do I change the AC filter and reset the alert?
A: Hey Danny, To Replace: This is done with the hood openned and located at the bottom of the ...
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| Lights will not turn on with keyless remote | 9/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The headlights are suppose to come on when you click on the keyless remote outside the car at night ...
A: Check to see if the settings where changed. You can get this info in your owner's manual. I know my ...
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| mechanical problems | 8/31/2006 | Dinger |
Q: okay, how would i know if the wire to from the alternator to the starter is fried is that easy to ...
A: Rose, Yes, use the VOM to check everything. See if there is power to the back of the alternator and ...
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| Air Ride | 8/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 97 Mark V111... My check air ride system is showing up on my dash...the air bags seem ...
A: Like a leveling sensor. There is a small plastic rod like thingie at each wheel. I think it's green ...
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| 02 Navigator ac | 8/30/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have an 02 Navigator that blows warm air when I turn on the ac unit. I might need a recharge but ...
A: Couldn't find mine either! I do have a lousey diagram and would be happy to email it to you. But, I ...
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| 93 Lincoln Towncar Air Conditioner | 8/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 93 Lincoln Towncar and the air conditioner is blowing hot air. We have changed the 15 amp ...
A: The A/C needs to be recharged, the clutch on the compressor will not come on if there is no freon in ...
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| Transmission interchangability | 8/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My dad has a 1989 Lincoln Town Car with a 302 and auto Trans. It has lost 3rd and 4th gear. 1st, ...
A: Provided the 84 is an AOD (overdrive) transmission and nothe the c4/5 AND the output shaft lenths ...
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| 02 Mercury Sable leaking coolant | 8/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2002 Mercury Sable that is leaking coolant under the front passenger side, next to the ...
A: Is it green or clear like water? If it's green, you'll want to have that checked out by your local ...
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| 2000 lincoln navigator | 8/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The rear end of my navigator lost all suspension I brought it to the Lincoln dealer where they ...
A: This happened to mine too and I am surprised the dealer would replace a perfectly good pump. There ...
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| 89 Coug. wont DEcelerate. | 8/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Question - I've got an 89 Cougar that, after driving a short distance and the engine warms up, the ...
A: Hey JD, Sheesh, I'm over worked! LOL I should have recognized this at first, you likely have a ...
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| 1989 Merc Grand Marquis wont start | 8/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: We replaced 4 sensors, one was a temperature sensor of some sort, the other 3, not sure what they ...
A: The Mass Air Flow sensor is located at the air cleaner box in the air intake tube. It will have a ...
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| engine stalls | 8/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1990 mercury sable with 3.8 engine with 87,000 miles. bought this car 8 months ago from a little ...
A: I suggest telling they to fix it! LOL There are so many things this could be. Timing is set by the ...
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| Emission | 8/26/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My mechanic got a code from testing the Emission: CKT - what does this mean?
A: Ask your tech for the code number. Also, please supply me with the year and model of the vehicle. ...
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| Brake Lights stay on | 8/26/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Why would brake lights remain on when car is unocupied? kills the battery
A: You have a bad brake switch. Not only does it kill the battery but it will also prevent your torque ...
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| 2001 continental check trans message | 8/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2001 continental and the service engine light is on with a message on the computer to check ...
A: I agree that it may not need to be replaced. It doesn't sound like they know much about what they ...
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| AC compressor | 8/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: GO SOX! I have a low mileage 94 Town Car that has just developed a terrible screech when I turn on ...
A: Damn those Yankees! I would love to tell you that it is just the belt. And it could be! I suggest ...
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| 1989 Merc Grand Marquis wont start | 8/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: this is in reply, my initial question is at the bottom: It will crank ALL THE TIME, hot or cold, it ...
A: Yes, I feel this is a Mass Air Flow sensor or MAFS for short. I would imagine there is a check ...
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