20 Most Recent 1988 Mercury Tracer Questions & Answers

No, don't beat it up. Does it turn with the adjustment bolt out? Make sure no other retainer bolts holding it. If you can turn it back and forth as it should with adjuster bolt loose or off, just keep pulling while twisting- the O-ring seal on the distributor may be sticky with age.

Hi amp draw from pump or bad relay--could be both as failing pump stresses relay.

Yikes! Well I would drop the sub frame if you're working on the ground. OR you could remove the engine then you have more space to get the transmission. But I gotta ask: why? Why work on it in the first place?

Do you have any mileage programmer, use the to reset the dash system.

you probably need to get your tranny fluid and filter changed,your filter is probably getting plugged up,get a tranny flush done at a garage or if you plan on doing it yourself,its a messy job.you need to get yourself one of those haynes repair manuals at an auto parts store or on ebay

First check the fuel pump fuse and relay and if they are good then check the fuel pressure it should be 28-32 psi with key on and engine off.If its not within these specs then replace the fuel pump.

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OK, first, I think it may be the alternator. If you charge the battery overnight, the engine should run for about an hour before it discharges again.
I don't think the coolant should affect the wiring.

There may be a fuse panel for the high current fuses in the engine compartment. It should be 30 amp or higher.

Does the generator/alternator/battery light come on when the key is in ON position?

What engine? 1.9L or 1.8L?
VIN Number?

Without being hurtful in any way

If you have to ask a general question
about brakes,that implies you have never
done brake work,I would suggest you don't

Use the repair shop and watch as they perform the job

ATF

fuel pump or the gauze filter on teh bottom of the fuel pump needs a clean

Hello. Here is a link to three repair manuals for your tracer

http://www.google.com/products?q=1988+mercury+tracer+repair+manual&hl=en&rlz=1D1DLUS_enUS358US358&um=1&ie=UTF-8&ei=3oXdS5efJpH69ATBi_izBw&sa=X&oi=product_result_group&ct=title&resnum=3&ved=0CCMQrQQwAg

probaly have air in the system. look for bleeder screws

if you can start the car and the battery is not holding a charge then the battery or the alternator is most likly bad

Go to n.a.p.a.com you can get your info there.

most likely you have a bad starter