I just replaced the ignition lock cylinder in my 97 Mercury Cougar xr7 and now it's getting constant power as long as the battery is connected as well as not starting, not even clicking.
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Remove the plastic cover by removing the screws from the underside of the cover. You will then be able to carefully seperate the two halves and remove them to get them out of your way. Disconnect your battery. Turn the ignition switch to the on position and use a very small phillips screwdriver to press on the little button in the bottom of the housing where the lock cylinder goes. You'll then be able to just pull the entire lock cylinder out of the housing. Its better to buy the new lock cylinder first, so that you get an idea of where the little button is located on the old cylinder. Then simply push the new lock cylinder into place making sure that the tab will be lined up with the ignition switch.
You don't mention the DTC, but I assume the fellow @ Auto Zone knew what he was talking about. If it is an intermittent misfire, I'd first look into plug wires. A broken wire can sometimes misfire....but it'll only get worse with the passage of time.
Might be a really good time to consider a tune up....plugs, wires, air filter, etc.
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