20 Most Recent 2002 Mercury Sable - Page 2 Questions & Answers

leave gas cap loose if it stops look atvent for tank

Had a new Lincoln Mark 7, battery was bad from beginning and would trigger alarm when it shorted at random. In your case, outside radio waves may trigger alarm if shielding was removed from alarm antenna.

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Did try to check for codes?maybe is code.clean throttle body.check the air filter and fuel filter too.put some fuel injector cleaner good one.

check for a problem oil line to the oil cooler in the radiator or loose connections at the transmission the oil is probably running back from a different position to where the spot on the floor occurs

Rather then just replacing parts because a friend said it could be that , learn how to test. Using wiring diagrams an using DVOM - digital volt ohm meter . Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts Do you know what a wiring diagram is ? The Trainer 32 How To Read An Automotive Block Wiring Diagram Electric Testing Techniques You Need to Know Motor Age TST New Battery Starting Charging System Testing Techniques And if you can't figure it out take it to a ASE certified repair shop that can. Stop just replacing parts because a friend said that could be it . Stop making part stores rich . You can view free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Enter vehicle info . year , make , model and engine size . Under system click on engine , then under subsystem click on starting . Look an see what all is involved in the starting circuit ! There is no fusible link , there is a starter relay that is controlled by the PCM - engine computer .

You need to the transmission control module scanned for fault codes, one is recorded whenever the light starts flashing.

Check fuse. Check to see if tail lights are working, If fuse is blown dash lights are also off to let you know the tail lights are off.

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You may have a fuse or a circuit breaker failed. Check fuses and circuit breakers both under the dashboard and also under the hood of the car to see if you can find a defective one. If you have no luck, you may need to see and electrical expert mechanic. God bless your efforts.

Are you sure you don't have the dash lighting dimmer switch turned all the way down or off, a common mistake.

Bad light switch? don-ohio

This info. from Taurus and Sable manual: First remove battery cables to disable airbag.Wait a few minutes to discharge airbag. Pry the switch out from the dash by using a small screwdriver in the slot beneath it. Replace the switch, or test the dimmer with an ohmmeter to see if it is the problem. don-ohio

Below the glove box under the dash .

Safety Warning.....consult owners manual and shop manual. Check brakes,tires, etc. don-ohio (:^)

Get a load test on both. There are 2 components to checking the system voltage and amperage. You can have good voltage but low amperage which will cause issues. 12.75v is low. A battery fully charged should be closer to 13.8v and charging should be around 14.4v

A auto parts store can look up the belt for your car but without air conditioning. They should also have the belt circuit diagram.