20 Most Recent 1996 Mercury Cougar XR7 Questions & Answers

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Look for the oil pressure sending unit on the block or the cylinder head on the V-6 or V-8 models. --- OIL PRESSURE TEST Check for proper oil pressure at the sending unit passage with an externally mounted mechanical oil pressure gauge (as opposed to relying on a factory installed dash-mounted gauge). A tachometer may also be needed, as some specifications may require running the engine at a specific rpm.

1. With the engine cold, locate and remove the oil pressure sending unit.
2. Following the manufacturer's instructions, connect a mechanical oil pressure gauge and, if necessary, a tachometer to the engine.
3. Start the engine and allow it to idle.
4. Check the oil pressure reading when cold and record the number. You may need to run the engine at a specified rpm, so check the specifications.
5. Run the engine until normal operating temperature is reached (upper radiator hose will feel warm).
6. Check the oil pressure reading again with the engine hot and record the number. Turn the engine OFF.
7. Compare your hot oil pressure reading to specification. If the reading is low, check the cold pressure reading against the chart. If the cold pressure is well above the specification, and the hot reading was lower than the specification, you may have the wrong viscosity oil in the engine. Change the oil, making sure to use the proper grade and quantity, then repeat the test. Low oil pressure readings could be attributed to internal component wear, pump related problems, a low oil level, or oil viscosity that is too low. High oil pressure readings could be caused by an overfilled crankcase, too high of an oil viscosity or a faulty pressure relief valve.
   

check your brake lights also, if none then you need to repair the wire that connects to the brake light switch at the brake pedal.....and or replace the brake light switch

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Make sure battery has a full charge and connections all good. If it cranks good but won't start, have a helper crank it, if cranking rpms sound faster than normal, you may not have any cylinder compression, check compression. Check spark at the plugs--proper fuel pressure--fuel injector pulse? Any applicable trouble codes? Hope the over-heating didn't damage your engine?

The fuelpump is located inside the gas tank, you will need to drop the tank and remove the pump from the top. also make sure to install new fuel filter.

Check the mechanical switch assembly that is on the steering column

throddle postion senor maybe

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Under hood, center, upper engine area, mounted on top front driver side of engine

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First ask around about a reputable mechanic. they are out there. Got to one and ask if he could tell you what the noise is. I would not wait too long as you could do damage and cost a lot f money to repair Yes it will cost you but that is a part of owning a car. It might not be an expensive fix but don't take a chance.

Richard, It could be something as simple as a bad belt tensioner to something as major as worn bad rod or crank bearings. Best to find a knowledgeable buddy or a mechanic you can trust and have them diagnose. Hope this helps you out. Good luck.

Check your local library for repair manuals...

You have two separate flashers for the car. replay the one on the front of the fuse panel. Big round and silver colored.

Kenny, I am sending you a schematic that should help you locate the valve. I was not sure if you had a 3.8 or 4.6.. but they should be the same.... Best of Luck.!!

Three that I have run onto. One unscrews from the bottom, one,the chrome part on top unscrews, The third, pop off the plastic cap on top and it has a set screw to remove.

where is the flasher relay .

Most cars you just knock out with a hammer.