20 Most Recent 1997 Ford Probe - Page 4 Questions & Answers

In the trunk, or under the back seat, there should be a access panel to get the pump out. It doesnt get any easier.

Sorry for the logic... but here it goes...
the fan element have become loose from the motor drive shaft... and is not spinning...
OR
The vent setting is on defrost and all the air is going to the windshield.
or
the air intake filter at the passengers feet is clogged and needs cleaning/replacing...
No other choices - given your description...

You should find how to change the filter in your owners manual. If you're going to attempt to maintain the car yourself, you should read the owners manual, and if that does not answer all your questions, perhaps you should get a maintenance manual (or find one at the local library) to show you what and how to maintain your car.

have checked fuel pump?

the cooling fan relay is probably stuck on. it's also located under the hood.

It sounds to me like you havent got any oil in it.

Cheers,

Toon.

Quite often if you can get a look down beside handbrake,which may require removal of boot, you may see a switch that is activated by pulling handle, as well as an adjustment that would allow you to tighten slack in cable, up a bit to eliminate slack that is most likely causing the light to flicker. If not there, look under car where it attaches to the 2 rear cables for an adjustment, and tighten it up there. Not too tight, as you don't want brakes dragging, just snug. Remember, safety stands while your under there if it has to be done from under.

pressure build up is probably caused by a bad radiator cap try changing this and it will probably help with the problem

well we could just lie and tell you what you want to hear but that wont help you... did you smell anything when this happend, if you lost a spring in the clutch plate this is what could happen.. but im speculating at the moment with out seperating the engine and trani..
that is where i would start, dont put the trani in the grave befor you see if it has a heartbeat, check things out a little more before panicing.
try putting the clutch in and putting in gear as you strat the car see if it will go in gear, my gut says you may have a clutch problem but you need to test a bit more before i can say for sure...
good luck please post comments if you have more info for me to chew on.

Just done mine on an Alfa Romeo 159, it wasnt Cheap. For the 2, which you have to do, it cost us £250.00 ($500.00), but if the car has a cam belt for gods sake have that changed at the same time, it saves a lot of hard work. I used to own my own garage, but I retired early, don't waste momey palaying about with tensioners with out changing the cam belt, it'll save you money in the long run.

there should be a diagram someware in the engine compartment or in your manual

Mark the direction of rotation on the timing belt in case you need to re-install the original belt


Cam and crankshaft sprocket alignment positions for the 2.0L engine


Rotate the crankshaft until the timing marks (arrows) on the camshaft sprockets align with each other


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open the hood, find the fuse center and pull it.. It may be the bigger maxi fuse on this year. Was on mine. Mine was a blue one. Just pull it out.

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Good luck

This is the specs...not too sure on what else you are asking about:


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The first thing to go is aways the thermostat. It sticks in the closed position causing the water to no circulate into and around the block.

The service interval is 60K, so if your are at that or over I would change it. This engine is an interference fit engine and a belt break will cause internal engine damage.

The Timing is WAY off. It is Really Hard to set the Timing on this Car. You will need to Locate a Mechanic and have him Reset the Timing. Once it is Reset, it should Fire right up Unless the Guy Messed up More stuff. Please Rate My Response! Thanks!

what marks are used when setting timing on 1997 ford probe

thermostat. check that and see if you got enough antifreeze to run both. if you dont run the car and fill with a 50/50 mix of anti freeze and water. dont fill raditator directly fill the over flow tank.