20 Most Recent 1996 Mercury Mystique - Page 2 Questions & Answers

Front of engine kind of toward drivers side
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have you checked the egr valve

The part broken is probably the blower motor resistor. Go online and look up this part by Year and Model. Sometimes besides the part, a photo of the location will be included in the article. This is a part that sometimes can be tapped with a broom handle or snowbrush and reactivated. Sad part of this is that it may work longer than any replacement part you would buy. Some had bad solder on components and would reconnect by tapping and arcing a new bond. So I really can't say that a new part would last better.

Check thermostat located on top radiator hose connected to engine. Good idea to change it and rule out.

Idle control valve stuck, on older vehicles the valve gums up with carbon, Its generally located near the inlet manifold, a cylinder about 15cm long and 5cm diameter and two or three wires, to signal the ECU. Remove and clean with carb cleaner.

There are a few areas in which play can develop. The tie- rod ends and mounts for the rack and pinion can wear out. Also the valving within the rack and pinion can leak fluid within the seals for the rods inside the rack and pinion.It would be good to have this checked because when the rack and pinion rods are extended, they can sometime jam and fail to retract, leaving you locked in a turn to one side or the other.

GO TO THE LOCAL WRECKING YARD WITH THE OLD ONE AND LET THEM MATCH IT WITH A GOOD WORKING PART AND TAKE BACK THE ONE YOU PURCHASED PREVIOUSLY

maybe because the switch is off. if your vehicle is equipped with one go ahead and push it in and the ligth will go out.

plugged valve body, not allowing to shift down automatically try putting trans-x in the transmission

You have a leaking brake line or Caliper. You need to fix the hole by replacing parts.

Just because you replace hose, this should not have overheated engine. You need new automatic tensioner pulley.Because you overheat, you need to have a pressure test done, you could have warped the heads. Replace tensioner, get pressure test, make sure coolant level is right, check to make sure fan's come on when engine reaches temp after thermostat opens. Now after all test check ok, belt not slipping, see if you still lose power.

Usually a sign of a faulty blend door in the HVAC box under the dash.

Check vehicle speed sensor.

optimally about 600 milliamps; up to 800 could be considered normal. if it's pulling more than an amp, it needs to be lubricated or replaced.