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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| ATC Blower speed not right | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: 1990 Mercury Marquis with ATC. The blower only runs when the blower control is either set manually ... A: Very common problem Bob. Here's what I have on this. The heater blower motor switch resistor has ... | ||
| 94 Villager won't start | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: The text above is a follow-up to ... -----Question----- I'm having trouble with my 94 Villager. ... A: Oh! Well then, it is the alarm and that is an after market alarm system. Ford alarm will flash "anti ... | ||
| 94 Villager won't start | 11/17/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I'm having trouble with my 94 Villager. About a week ago, I drove to the store and parked. 2 minutes ... A: Well, sorry your having trouble with this. Something is not resetting in the system. Duh, right? In ... | ||
| 94 Sable blower motor | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: The blower motor only runs on high. I changed the settings switch and nothing happened. What else ... A: Here is what I have on this. HEATER BLOWER MOTOR SWITCH RESISTOR Blower Motor Resistor The ... | ||
| Taurus transmission | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I have a 1993 ford taurus wagon with the 3.8 v6 and what appears to be an AXOD trans. This problem ... A: Actually, that is the third generation AXOD-E. Fully electronic and was know for sensor and solenoid ... | ||
| cougar xr7 CEL and headlight switch | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: My 93 cougar seems to be an endless batch of problems these days and i have worn my self extra low ... A: First, I would replace the light switch. Second, find a real mechanic because this guy should know ... | ||
| 93 cougar xr7 CEL and light & lighter switch | 11/16/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: My 93 cougar seems to be an endless batch of problems these days and i have worn my self extra low ... A: There is probably a bad fuse causing some of this. I would replace the light switch. For you to do ... | ||
| '94 Ford Bronco, 5.8L auto transmission problem | 11/15/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: It's a 1994 Ford Bronco XLT, 5.8L engine, automatic transmission. The Programmable Speed/Odometer ... A: Yeah, no this PSOM is not the issue. I have been doing this for 28 years and have never replaced ... | ||
| 1993 mercury tracer timing belt | 11/15/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I was idling in bank drive thru belt broke, we have changed the belt but the car still wont start. ... A: Ok, well first we need to see if we have spark. Remove a spark plug wire and hold it nest to ... | ||
| 97 Mark V111 blower wont stop | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Please help. My blower motor will not shut off. Climate control works fine (hot/cold). When I shut ... A: This took a little longer to answer. I had to do a lot of research on this one. Here's what I came ... | ||
| Mercury Villager - install side mirror | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I bought a new driver's side mirror for my 99 Mercury Villager. It looks like we need to take the ... A: There are three bolts hidden behind what Ford calls a rain slash guard... (whatever!). It's at the ... | ||
| 02 Sable bucking | 11/14/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Dinger, I took the car in and there were no codes to be identified. The car still has the ... A: Order yourself a bottle of Lube Guard for Ford. eBay has them for like $6.00. I think what you are ... | ||
| transmission fluid | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I've been practicing general mechanics for almost 20 years and I've always wanted to know what are ... A: Without any positive proof, there is a condition in transmission fluid that develops over time we ... | ||
| 2001 Mercury Sable AC/Heater Fan Blower | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: My fan blower has stoped working and I am hoping its just a fuse. The problem is finding out which ... A: I have my guys check every single fuse if that's what is suspected as the problem. In the mean time, ... | ||
| Transmission speed sensor | 11/13/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Where is the speed sensor on a 1993 Mercury Sable wagon with 3.8 V6 AXOD four speed trans. Speedo ... A: Those where the days when Ford was crossing over. The speed sensor is at the bottom of that cable. ... | ||
| 95 F-150 starter problem | 11/12/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: When the key turns...no start! just clicks. When jumping the selonoid it starts right up. I have ... A: Well Doug, I would have said solenoid, but since you have replaced it, next I would look at the ... | ||
| 1999 Lincoln Navigator Front End Rattle | 11/11/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I bought my 1999 Lincoln Navigator new. At 162,000 miles, I can say that it has been a very good, ... A: I will answer the compressor noise because I know that one. Mine does it too and there is a TSB out ... | ||
| 99 cougar front wheel bearing | 11/11/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: How do I replace a 99 cougar front wheel bearing? Do I need any special tools. Can I knock it out ... A: Well, pressed, but it's not that easy. They may sell a hub assembly that has the bearing already. ... | ||
| 2000 Lincoln LS | 11/10/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Maybe you misunderstood me. There is no temperature control on the steering wheel. My display is ... A: I assumed there was a control on the wheel like mine. Looks as if you have a bad control unit. Part ... | ||
| 1995 Mercury Sable - radiator fan | 11/9/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Good morning, Dinger! I have a 1995 Mercury Sable GS 3.0L engine. Radiator fan won't turn off. ... A: Good morning, Len! Looks like you have a bad radiator cooling fan control module. Located at the ... | ||
| Water Pump for a 89 Mercury Topaz | 11/9/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Um..i was wandering how i put my new water pump on my car..i cant afford to have anyone do it for me ... A: Maybe, depends on your tools and experience. Here is a run down of what you need to do: Water Pump ... | ||
| Cost to replace cooling fan on '02 LS | 11/8/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Need to replace cooling fan and thermostat on Lincoln LS and would like to get a reasonable estimate ... A: There is a TSB out on that fan and there is an update to it. The fan runs off the power steering ... | ||
| 02 Sable bucking | 11/8/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Dinger, My 02 Sable will jerk or buck when I reach 40-45 miles per hour. If I continue to speed up, ... A: Your transmission is not shifting because it is in fail safe. This is first and reverse only. The ... | ||
| 99 CONTOUR TIMING BELT | 11/7/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: HEY DINGER, I KNOW YOUR THE MERCURY MAN BUT I THOUGHT I WOULD ASK. I'M A TECH AT A KIA DEALER ... A: Hey Darren, This is what I have on this. There are some crappy pics, if you need them, I'll need ... | ||
| Noise under the hood | 11/7/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I have a 1997 Mercury Sable GS. Recently, I can hear some noise (buzz) coming under the hood(on ... A: No, changing transmission fluid will never correct any problems but could cause serious issues with ... | ||
| 1996 Sable oil leak | 11/6/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Our 1996 Sable (70,000 miles) has never had a leak until last week. I noticed a spot on the garage ... A: You found it was oil and not transmission fluid or engine coolant or power steering fluid or brake ... | ||
| AC/Heater blower | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: 2002 Mercury Grand Marquis w/64000mi, v-8 engine. Blower works intermittently and there is a ... A: I have read about everything I have on this and the only thing I can come up with is something has ... | ||
| 1996 Mercury Sable GS wagon | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Two problems: There's a steady hum coming from under the hood, near the radiator. It seems to be ... A: I personally like Sables a lot and I am so sorry to hear you having so many problems. Here in Vegas, ... | ||
| 1996 Mercury Sable GS wagon | 11/4/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: Two problems: There's a steady hum coming from under the hood, near the radiator. It seems to be ... A: Looks like you'll need to replace that noisy power steering pump. An honest garage shouldn't charge ... | ||
| lincoln navigator air suspension | 11/3/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I have a 2001 navigator and the rear end is just about sitting on the wheels. The dealer said over ... A: Actually, I spoke with my buddy that did mine and he said it was a connector. They just followed the ... | ||
| Service engine soon chimes | 11/2/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I have a 2000 Lincoln Towncar. About a month ago, Service Engine Soon Light illuminated whenever the ... A: That light is telling you to take your car in to a shop. The light is triggered by literally dozens ... | ||
| check engine light on | 11/1/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: i have a lincoln town car 97 and tonight i've got check engine light on !! low oil could be the ... A: The check engine light is triggered by dozens of things. From engine to transmission and more. I ... | ||
| Merc tracer poor idle-follow up^ | 10/3/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: in response to your latest answer. Yes the car for the most part runs fine and it has never stalled, ... A: Hey Phil, Did you check the mounts? I can't see how bad it's shaking, but a broken mount will ... | ||
| transmission not shifting | 10/3/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: i have a 1993 cougar that the over drive went out so i went to a yunk yard and got one out of a 1992 ... A: Yeah, been here seen this before. Remember that the transmission out of that 92 is 14 years old. If ... | ||
| MERC TRACER IDLE "OH BOY" | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: DID YOU FORGET ABOUT ME ?????? I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR A RESPONSE FOR OVER A WEEK.1998 MERC TRACER ... A: I'm sorry Phil, I have been so busy at work solving those issues that I did forgot. I will talk to ... | ||
| no forward | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: will a transmission from a 1993 mecury sable 3.8 go into a 1996 mercury sable 3.0does not go forward ... A: Oh, hey, is the shifter seem real easy to move? If it does, then call a Cottman Transmission, have ... | ||
| no forward | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: does not go forward in 2nd or 1st or drive1996 mercury sable does not go in forward gears does go in ... A: I'm sorry Sheryll, You will need to have your transmission rebuilt. I wish I had something better ... | ||
| 1995 mercury cougar | 10/2/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: i recently purchased a cougar. and i have in countered a problem. the parking light are staying on ... A: I think I answered this earlier. But I strongly suggest you take it to an auto electrician. Probably ... | ||
| '94 sable no power and won't run | 10/1/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: I am working on a 94 sable 3.0. the person was driving it one day and i quit running. took it to a ... A: I don't know how many miles are on this, but it's possible that the timing belt has slipped. My ... | ||
| 93 cougar | 10/1/2006 | Dinger |
| Q: when first starting a 93 cougar it idles extremly rough but once moving it does fine but at first it ... A: Ah, ok, this is a sensor problem as I suspected. Problem with todays cars is they are fully ... | ||
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Dinger
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Happy Holiday everyone! Specialize in transmissions. Many years at the dealer level in general repair, Red Sox Baseball and uber-experience with Lincoln Navigators. Come on Patriots! Nice job on the Lions last week!
Experience
11 years in the transmission industry.
Organizations
ATSG, ASE, BPOE!
Education/Credentials
On the job! Real life experience. Hours beyond hours of studying tranmission principles, updates, mods. Performance mods, towing mods, etc..
Awards and Honors
Rated top in my field by Aamco Transmissions, 1999
Ranked 2nd in the country for Cottman Transmission 2006
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