1997 Lincoln Mark VIII - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

LOW PRESSURE PORT HAS A BLUE CAP ON IT.MAKE SURE YOU ARE USING REFRIGERANT R-134 BLUE CHARGE HOSE.R-12 CHARGING HOSE WILL NOT FIT R-134 SYSTEMS.SEE YOUR CAR HAS R-134 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM. THE EARLY 90S CARS HAVE R-12 REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.YOU NEED R-134 CHARGE HOSE SET.

It can be caused by a bad crankshaft sensor, plugged fuel filter, or clogged tank internal filter, as well as a failing fuel pump. Although the crankshaft sensor may not seem to be related to the fuel group, fuel demand is anticipated by counting the RPM's which is the crankshaft sensors job.Now "hard to start" issues can be fuel pump pressure problems. But do not forget the "cold start routine" which requires a temperature sensor to set the engine management system for a cold start. It becomes less of a factor when the engine is warm but would not be responsible for low fuel pressure.A simple test for vacuum leaks is to have the engine running and use a spray bottle of water on vacuum lines, intake gasket seams, EGR pod and the brake booster. A leak will reduce RPM or stall the engine.For the internal tank filter, sometimes the plastic screen on the fuel pump deteriorates and clogs the pump intake. To test that, blow air into the fuel test port. This will help clear debris inside the tank temporarily, then check fuel pressure without driving the car and stirring the tank up. If pressure improves you know the root cause of your problems.

clock spring in steering wheel may need to be replaced.

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Everyone has the same problem hereWhen you turn the key to the start position your---------Turning the engine over with the starter-----Your cranking the engineTheir one in the sameThe starter turns the motor or it doesn'tThe motor has air,fuel,spark & compression or it doesn'tThere is no guessing to give you an answerHas anything been tested & how?What don't you have out of the 4 choices?

I the fuel pump comes on, then you have fuel & pressureto the schrader valve on the motor fuel rail Have you not put a fuel pressure gauge on it?Explain what your doing & how. What was the original problem?How & why was the old pump tested& who changed it,you or a repair shop?Is the problem that the car car now won't startbe clear on the issues & how their being resolvedWe can't tell you how to repair a vehicle,just ask whatis going on

if anybody has used stop leak in the system sometimes it will clog the heater core. That is a possibility.

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inspect all of the sockets that the bulbs plug into. you may have a short in some of them. they can get hot and melt the plastic sockets. causing the bulbs not to work. or try replacing the wiring harness for all the rear lights. i found one in the junkyard for my cougar. and it works fine now, good luck

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You must have it diagnosed and find out what is causing the unwanted activation of the anti theft system, this means a trip to the dealer. the system can't be bypassed because it is fully integrated into the electronics of the engine control module.

at a auto parts store they have a plastic release tool kit with many different sizes it wraps around the pipe and slides behind the spring to release it

there is a tool that release the springs most auto parts stores have the kit it is fairly cheap there plastic

usually on the thermostat housing

You have a stuck air temperature control blend door problem. The blend door is what moves to divert air across the heater core and AC core to heat or coll the air or a combination of the hot and cold air streams, to blend them. To replace the part requires that the dash be removed from car as the door is located in the production.

Get your radiator flushed

HelloIn order to fix an oil leak you must know where the leak is coming from, to do this you must have the oil and dirt removed from the engine, then the best thing to do is have a dye put in the oil that glows under a black light, drive the car for 10 miles or so and look all over the engine for the source(s) of the oil leak.

Under vehicle, passenger side, below seating area, passenger side of transmission, mounted on frame in fuel line

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Your mark viii has a air ride system. and as you drive, it has a pump under the hood. well over night it leaks down. then when you crank the engine .this pump will come on and air up the air ride system.kind of like a tire.But if just the front goes down ,Then you have a leak at the 2 front bags or lines, or connections. to find the leak try some soap in a spray bottle. after the bags are fully aired up and the engine off.some Lincolns leak worse the way they sit. it could leaking in a few places,that is what the soap is for.you can buy every part for that system from, Air Suspensions out of Orlando FLA 1-800-251-8993.plus diagrams

No bleeding on a "cooling system" required....... just refil with antifreeze, and go.