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1997 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Engine, Coolant, Ignition coil.
Mileage: 143,000 miles.

Asked on October 2, 2012

What could it be?

1997 mercury sable. Engine knocks and wont stay started. Runs very rough. What could it be?

Answer

Replied on October 2, 2012

The possible list could be a mile long.
Have you checked the engine oil level?
Is the Malfunction Indicator Light showing?
When was vehicle last serviced/tuned?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 2, 2012

Thank you for the reply, oil level is fine, no light is on and it was serviced around 6months ago. When I acelerate while in park, it pops, spits it like mis fires. If I put it in gear it kills it. It is really loud..

Tiny Response from jeanwhalen66@hotmail.com
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Replied on October 2, 2012

Seems like misfiring and most likely to be ignition related. Have the spark plugs, ignition coils and wires checked.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 2, 2012

Thank you so much.. I was afaird I blew my head.. I will have it checked

Tiny Response from jeanwhalen66@hotmail.com
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Replied on October 2, 2012

If you don't have overheating and coolant losses issues, you shouldn't have blown the head.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on October 2, 2012

Nope none of that. You made me feel much better. Thank you

Tiny Response from jeanwhalen66@hotmail.com
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Replied on October 2, 2012

You're welcome.

You would still need to have it checked to know what is wrong.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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