Top 20 1995 Mercury Mystique - Page 5 Questions & Answers

MAYBE CATALYTIC CONVERTER STOPPED UP.

The wire that goes to the temperature sender to activate the fans may have not been connected OR the wires at the fans may not be connected.

take your paper work on the car with the vin number to your local dealer - they will make a key

Check for a blown fuse. This vehicle has a safety feature that allows it to switch gears only when the brake pedal is depressed and the ignition is turned forward. When the brake pedal is depressed it sends a voltage signal to the shift interlock solenoid that then allows it to shift.You can manually unlock the shifter by inserting a pin into the arperture on the left side of the center console. Push the locking lever rearwards to allow the selector lever to be moved.Also check to see if your brake lights are working this is where the shift interlock solenoid gets the voltage from if they are working chances are the shift interlock solenoid has gone bad.

Have you changed the spark plugs and definately the spark plug wires?
Have you checked your vacuum hoses for leaks or cracks?
That would be the first step.

This would be indicative of 2 items, either the ingition module or the crank postion sensor. A fuel pressure test is not "required" but would "proof positive" eliminate the possibilty. Next check your injector pulse for which you can purchease the special little test light(also called a Noid light) at your local sears. Then onto double checking for spark at the plugs first(I woulddo this by unhooking the plug wire off of the coil pack itself first. Once you have done this email me and I will get you test procedures for the ignition module and the crank position sensor(cps), [email protected]

first thing is to check for any split vacuum hoses that are leaking, then clean throtle body with cleaner,(thrtle body cleaner) if this has no affect then replace the idle air control valve, hope this helps.

YOU'LL FIND A MELTED 40 AMP FUSE IN THE FUSE BOX UNDER THE DASH ABOVE AND LEFT OF THE BRAKE PETAL. GOOD LUCK!

Turn the key on and listen for the fuel pump to prime, you ran out of gas, if it was weak to begin with that may have finished it.

mine had a short in the wire had to replace resister in wiring to coil pack

BELIEVE IT OR NOT I THINK ITS YOUR ALTERNATOR! THIS IS TYPICAL FOR THE MYSTIQUE OR SHOULD I SAY (MISTAKE). NOTHING YOU CAN DO , ITS AN ELECTRICAL DESIGN FLAW. THE CARS ARE TO ELECTRONIC FOR THEIR ALTERNATORS OUTPUT. OF COURSE THIS IS MY OWN ASSUMPTION. THEY ARE AN ELECTRICAL NIGHTMARE. HOWEVER I DID FINALLY FIX THE PROBLEM I HAD WITH MINE.( I SOLD IT!)

the belt will break if old and brittle and yes u need to replace it the belt controls alternator-- charges battery and needed to supply vehicle with power--air cond -power steering pump-water pump-- fan

Make sure there is not a coin or other thin debris that has gotten into it first. Take shop vac or carwash vac and put up to slot then try again. if still no buckling then try something like WD40 spray into slot tnd work it in, do this a few times. If you can still not get it to bucklethen it sounds like you need to get a new or used buckle.

hi,
how far away is the repairman? if its less than 2 miles then go ahead. fill up the coolant reservoir AND the radiator locate the radiator cap and fill it too. I dont recommend doing it if you cant fill up the radiator. go early in the morning before it gets hot. if it starts to boil shut it off at the lights. take extra water with you and a rag or gloves and of course the phone. good luck

it is just to the left of the brake fluid resovoir near the firewall, it is short.

The button is locked into the mirror shoe by a flat spring. Find the notch at the bottom of the shoe and insert a small flat screwdriver to push the spring away from the button. Some force may be required.

check fuel pressure . fuel pump likely going bad

no none of it got to come off it should come off from the top three nut and bolts and one could be the tension bolt

The fan clutch is not engaging and turning fast enough. I would have it check by a mechanic for the fan clutch, thermostat, and coolant flow from the water pump

Recalls never expire. The only recall that had anything to do with the cooling system was 00S44 for the cooling fan bearing seizing which you stated that you had cooling fan is working so it does not sound like your problem. You can check your vehicle for recalls at this site http://www.genuineservice.com/genuineservice/en/default?page=genuineService. Just look down the left side task bar and pick recalls and insert your VIN number.

What sounds like it might be your problem may be the water pump itself. These had plastic impeller blades on the pump and they have probably seperated from the pump shaft.