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| 1995 mercury cougar | 10/1/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I recently purchased a 95 cougar. and the horn and parking light stay on constantly. ive checked the ...
A: Boy, that's annoying... Sounds like a short in the column. You'll need to remove the multi function ...
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| '99 cougar check engine light | 9/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Interesting that use mentioned the fuel injectors. Two weeks prior to the check engine light ...
A: Well, anything is possible, I don't know what kind of service you have done over the years, but that ...
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| '99 cougar check engine light | 9/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Timeline: Check engine light comes on. Two weeks later fail emissions test with P0420 & P0430. ...
A: P1000 is that the car hasn't been run enough to learn, or reset this code. It only takes a few miles ...
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| thermostat | 9/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: where is the thermostat in a 2000 lincoln continental?
A: From the crappy pictures I have, it looks to be near the bottom of the engine compartment near the ...
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| transmission 98 sable | 9/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The transmission on the 98 Sable 4 door is acting a bit sluggish, especially between reverse and ...
A: Sorry, but there are no magic potions in a bottle that will take care of this issue. These are the ...
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| brake line repair | 9/29/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 96 Sable, replacing a section of brake line. I have the fittings, one of them continues to leak. I ...
A: Run down to your local auto parts house and ask for a couple of compression fittings. These are what ...
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| A/C Fan Motor Controls | 9/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 2000 Grand Marquis with climate control. The fan motor has run and then quit and run on ...
A: I think I would look at the automatic tempeture control modual. Part number 1W7Z19980AA. Pricey ...
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| 2000 cougar | 9/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: afriend at work has problem pete was asked her sunroof drivers side wont close but did not say if ...
A: Huh, well, I can't find where there are more than one sunroof on this car and to answer this I need ...
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| 88 Merc Sable Transmission | 9/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 88 Mercury Sable's transmission seems to have stopped working/connecting to the engine - I know ...
A: You have a broken axle! Have your car towed to a transmission shop. Not the dealer. It should be ...
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| 92 Lincoln Air Suspension | 9/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The front air suspension keeps going down. I've checked for leaks and replaced one of the bags. It ...
A: As I was reading about this, Ford might be a good place to have them at least look. I think you have ...
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| 96 Mark VIII Air Ride | 9/28/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Lately my car's rear end will not "air up" in the morning after sitting all night. Sometimes. Not ...
A: My child support ends 10/15/06! Yes! I never heard of bagmaster. When I looked them up, they sell ...
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| 1996 Transmission leak | 9/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1996 Mecury Sable GS. Three years ago I took it to a guy to have it rebuilt and he ruin ...
A: Those darn cooler lines are a menice. I would take it to a shop and have them repair the lines. A ...
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| 2000 Navigator heated seats not working | 9/27/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I am on the verge of repairing my wifes Navigator or buying her a new vehicle. If I could fix the ...
A: The good men at Lincoln have a stupid design on the heated seats. I spent $600 to have my driver ...
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| 1989 Continental, Anti-Theft, and Intermittent fuel flow problem | 9/26/2006 | Dinger |
Q: First let me start by thanking you for the service you provide. I am much impressed by the vast ...
A: hope I can live up to them here. You can get a key fob from the dealer for around $30. We can ...
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| Ignition wires/fuel usage | 9/26/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 1995 Isuzu Rodeo. (there are not Isuzu experts on the site, but this is a general question) ...
A: My Navigator gets 11.6 so yeah, you need to look into this. Wires will make no difference. The ...
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| spark plugs | 9/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: sorry, My car is a 2001 lincoln LS,motor is a 3.1 V-6do i have to remove the air intake just to ...
A: Now we can do this! I assume you meant the 3.0 V6. Here's the procedure: REMOVAL Remove the ...
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| Mercury Villager Gas Tank Replacement | 9/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a rather Large hole in the gas tank of my 99 mercury villager van. It is about the size of a ...
A: That is my prime motivation for voluteering for this site, to help folks not get ripped off! ...
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| disarm the alarm | 9/25/2006 | Dinger |
Q: the alarm in my car (memrcury sable wagon) 1997 go off without reason several times in the last 4-5 ...
A: Funny cars those memrcurys. Just kidding! :) Here's a recall: Mr. John Sample 123 Main Street ...
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| 1994 Town Car Stalling | 9/24/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 94 TC stalls while ideling. To date, the EGR valve and fuel filter has been replaced. Any ...
A: There are a few hundred reasons this could happening, I need a bit more info. Check engine light on? ...
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| 95 villager will not start | 9/23/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My 95 villager will not start. I have all electonics but the starter will not turn over. The ...
A: We run into this sometimes at the shop. Make sure your alarm is disabled. If you are sure that the ...
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| Transmission | 9/22/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I failed to mention the mileage in my first question its 120k and although the transmission service ...
A: I am not impressed with dealers in anyway. If you need to have your transmission overhauled it's ...
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| 2000 Lincoln Town Car AC | 9/22/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I recently purchased a used 2000 Lincoln Town Car. I sat down in the car this evening and low and ...
A: If I was to drive a car, this would be the one I would have. Please check ALL your fuses. There are ...
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| Transmission | 9/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I bought a 2000 Mercury Sable on a private sale for my son yesterday and last night was looking at ...
A: Sables are nice cars, I bought one for my son also. Dented pan is impact, so the guy that had it ...
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| FRANTIC | 9/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: DINGER,ALL PARTS WERE REPLACED TO FIX THE PROBLEM NO CHANGE THERE IS NO CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND I HAD ...
A: I thought that was you! LOL Ok, take a gallon of gas and a match... no wait, I save that for ...
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| FRANTIC | 9/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: MY 1998 MERC TRACER IDLES POORLY ALMOST TO THE POINT OF STALLING,I HAVE REPLACED VACUUM LINES,FUEL ...
A: Well, well... This will be fun! Ok, how long has this been acting up Phil? Is there a check engine ...
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| 1995 mercury sable speedometer | 9/21/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I am having two problems with this car and such. one, the speedometer is bouncing around like crazy ...
A: Hey Alex, The speedo works on an electronic speed sensor on the transmission. I would start by ...
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| town car blend door | 9/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 99 towncar and the heat does not work. Every thing else works/fan/ac. The car is on its ...
A: It's such a nice car. I'd really like to see you fix it. The A/C electronic blend door actuator is ...
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| where's car engine computer? | 9/20/2006 | Dinger |
Q: problem is car stalling out when first start of the day. after new spark plugs and timing, shop ...
A: Hey Jon, Guess what? There are no chokes on todays cars. Guess how todays cars start cold? The ...
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| 1993 MERCURY COUGER-DASH AND PARKING LIGHTS STOP WORKING | 9/19/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Out of no where the dash lights and the rear parking lights do not come on? The rear lights do come ...
A: You know I hate these types of questions Larry! LOL Well, let's see what we have here. I am going to ...
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| ventilation | 9/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I hope you can help with this or refer me to some place where I can ask. I have a 1998 ...
A: I'm thinking it's the blend door actuator. Here's the TSB. Article No. 98-23-20 11/23/98 FORD: ...
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| CD4E Problems | 9/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a bit of a problem with a 98 Mercury Mystique. The ATX slips out of gear and then back in, ...
A: I think you should never ignore a check engine light. This leads to expensive repairs. Such as ...
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| over drive off error code and low compression | 9/18/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Followup To Question - Recently my car starts to rumble since the transmission has a spontaneous ...
A: Not stuck between gears. When the OD light is on, you are in fail safe. 2nd and reverse only as I ...
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| over drive off error code and low compression | 9/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Recently my car starts to rumble since the transmission has a spontaneous issue with low pressure ...
A: Well, no... Kinda ok, yeah maybe! How's that? hehehehe If the overdrive is flashing, it's ...
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| 1994 Mercury Sable speedometer/transmission problems | 9/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: 1994 Mercury Sable 3.0 While driving down the road yesterday the speedometer quit. After turning ...
A: Is the check engine light on? This will indicate what the problem is. There are two speed sensors on ...
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| 1994 mercury grand marquis @136600 miles | 9/17/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I recently inhereted my grandfathers old faithfull grand marquis,when warm it rattles under ...
A: Where to start? Let's try this: Run a couple of tanks of Shell premium through that baby and see if ...
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| A/C | 9/15/2006 | Dinger |
Q: The compressor is on , however the ABS light is on.I drive a 97 lincoln towncar signature series.One ...
A: Good, this narrows it down a bit. It's likely a vacuum leak to the control assembly that mixes the ...
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| car overheating when I install the thermostat | 9/15/2006 | Dinger |
Q: how does the thermostat goes in a 1993 mercury villager? because it fits both ways ...
A: Here you go, REMOVAL Drain cooling system, then remove upper radiator hose bracket. Disconnect ...
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| 2001 Lincoln Executive Town Car compass | 9/15/2006 | Dinger |
Q: My compass works OK part of the time and then it will start wandering. The display will go blank ...
A: Yes, replace the modual on the rear view mirror. The are wicked sensitive and cleaning the front ...
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| 93 Mercury Sable | 9/14/2006 | Dinger |
Q: I have a 93 Mercury Sable. The engine has been knocking for awhile. I was driving it today and it ...
A: Jon, Knocking or pinging? If it's knocking, remove the valubles from the vehicle and push it off a ...
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| Transmission differential warning light | 9/14/2006 | Dinger |
Q: Ford 2004 Freestar LimitedWhat is the actual sensor to turn on the diff light on the dash board? ...
A: Scit, I don't know, like I said, I looked for an hour and nothing in my database talks about a diff ...
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