20 Most Recent 2001 Mercury Sable - Page 9 Questions & Answers

sounds like torque converter lock-up switch in transmission. If not, it kinda sounds like a mass air flow sensor. If there is a hole or leak in any of the ducting from the mass air flow to the throttle-body it will run bad also.

Yes, keep it disconnected for at least 10 minutes. Also make sure your Battery is good. Sometimes the Anti-theft is sensitive to Battery voltage and will not connect the internal parts to allow a start.

If you have a Keypad, enter the Security Code on the Keypad and turn the Ignition Key within 5 to 10 seconds to start it.

Have you checked your fuses ? There is a 10 amp fuse in the fuse panel under the hood of the vehcile in the engine compartment. Below is a fuse layout diagrm for that fuse panel. I have marked the fuse you want to check if you haven't already (# 26). If the fuse is good make sure you are getting power at the main big wire attched to the alternator. You should have the same amout of power at that connector at the alternator as you do in the battery itself. That is a direct wire going to the battery but it does have a fuse link in that wire so if no battery power there you will need to locate that fuse link and replace it. Sorry I don't have a picture of the location of the fuse link. Hope it's just a simple fuse or fuse link and I hope I was able to help....

Depends where you go get it done the dealer will be most expensive and a tranny shop will be close to dealer prices you can find a good one at a junkyard and with proper tools if your mechanicly inclined would be the cheapes but its alot of work

How about a clogged exhaust converterHow about the front oxygen sensorsHow about smoke testing for vacuum leaksEither of them overlookedHow is it possible you have a computer reflashed& those folks would even give you the car back like thatThat fact alone is beyond meAre the wires on correctlyHave you had a scope on the secondary ignition & lookedat the firing lines of all cylinders & the timing of those events,in relation to when they should occur720 degrees divided by 6 cylinders should be 120 degrees,I thinkWhat does fuel trim look like at idle & on a road test-start thereThen go to Mode #06 to look at cylinder misfire counts

replace plugs and wires one at a time.

Now instead of wasting time with checking for codes,actually have a shop diagnose the issue

Usually a problem with a blend door under the dash. The blend doors direct air thru the heater core and out the vents.

If the leak is on the actual power steeringpump- replace itThat is not an item that is repairedThey are returned as a core & rebuiltMore likely is a bad hose that needs replacing,or a loose connection or burnt or worn thru

You see the vacuum hose solution by Shadow Gilbert? This still applies.......but usually if it's a vacuum leak,the engine will run a little rough. Could be you need to remove the solenoid IAC in the aluminum duct that has the throttle control close by. They actually make a special spray to clean this and the holes it works thru. Also, you have what's called a MAF sensor,and these need the tiny wires inside gently brushed off and sprayed clean with electrical contact or what I use is brake cleaner spray. Something that leaves NO residue. don-ohio (:^)

Are you getting fuel pressure? You have an inertia switch in the trunk and it might need reset(push the red button down). It shuts off the electric fuel pump in case you have an accident or get bumped hard.Sometimes they just actuate for no known reason. Also crankshaft position sensor could be dead. Have you run the engine codes? don-ohio (:^)

If the codes are P0300 and P0301, the 300 code is for a random cylinder miss and 301 is for a miss on cylinder one.Could be ignition or fuel related.

The basic steps are to evac the freon, disconnect the lines and bolts, and it drops out from the bottom.You would need the tools and a shop manual on the actual procedure.

replace blower motor and then see if there are other problems

Are you talking about the overflow hose for the recovery tank ?When does it overheat ?Have you replaced the thermostat yet ?

The possibilities are depending on whether you hear the sound in the front or back of the car: You have a broken brake pad in the front or a broken brake shoe in the back; there is a bad wheel bearing that needs to be replaced, there is a flat spot on one of your tires.

DPFE stands for differential pressure feedback emissions and the sensor is the square metal box connected by hoses to the EGR valve.When you get a trouble code for the sensor you would need to test the sensor and the EGR valve.