20 Most Recent 1989 Mercury Tracer Questions & Answers

You can not have rubber flex brake hoses on a vehicle more than 12 years, or they collapse inside & can also blow out without warning No fluid flows until you replace the hoses Once all your brake issues are repaired & you bleed the system, it will work on all four corners Any other questions will need some detail & make sense to help guide you

If I understand your question correctly, the car won't turn over (engine won't crank). While it's possible that the starter relay may be bad, the first place I'd look is the starter solenoid. If you follow the positive battery cable away from the battery, it should lead you to the starter solenoid, which is mounted on the starter itself (you may have to crawl under the passenger side of the car to locate it). The cable from the battery attaches to one large terminal on the solenoid, while a very short cable leading into the starter attaches to the other large terminal. Using a screwdriver with an insulate handle, momentarily bridge or jumper between the two large terminals being careful to not touch the screwdriver to starter or solenoid casings. If the starter momentarily engages when you do this, look at the starter relay as the culprit. If nothing happens when you jumper the two large terminals, the starter solenoid is faulty. This is a picture of the starter with solenoid so you know what you're looking for.

Good luck.

White smoke is coolant being burnt in the cylinder,most likely from a failed head gasketI would think a 1989 is too old to fixCost more than the car is worthAny oil useage between oil changes every say 3000 to 4500 miles is too much,engine isworn

Try checking the fuse

This is a social web site,can't help youTry an auto parts store

Fuel pumps bad! Unless you have a clogged fuel filter!! Have great spark?

I have a same problem. need help

If the belt is broken, pass on buying it. Broken timing belt = BIG $$$ repair. If it's running and price is right, w/that many miles get timing belt changed ASAP.

Replace with new one

check brake light switch it is mounted at the top of the brake peddle

You will need to call out a locksmith to come over to where you 1989 Mercury Tracer is located and have them make a new key for your ignition cylinder. If you don't have the money to pay for a locksmith then the next cheapest thing that you could do is break the ignition housing using a screwdriver or dent puller and this will allow you to turn your vehicle on and off. Then click on this link below to get a replacement ignition.

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Do you have a spare?

if it is your clutch the it could be as cheep as the cost of a clutch if ya do the job urself.. is your car idling at 900-1200 rpm on idle... because if ur clutch is slipping it may just need to be adjusted..

possible need throttle body cleaning and/or air by-pass valve replaced

There is no problem with checking timing due to component wear over time. It is important on alot of engines to maintain a good timing belt due to the fact that many engines have valve interferance. Which means that if the engine were running and belt were to fall off the pistons would make contact with the valves causing damage to your engine. Hope this helps.....

Hi There.

The question is where the oil is being thrown out.

When you park, is there an oil spot being left from a leak?

Is the smoke coming from beneath the vehicle (oil dripping on a hot surface) or from the tailpipe as exhaust?

The source of the oil leak needs to be located so the problem can be addressed

Best regards,
Mike