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1997 Mercury Villager Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Vacuum leak, Auto parts.
Mileage: 169,000 miles.

Asked on August 10, 2012

Stalls when warmed up

Replaced catalytic converter and front oxygen sensor. replaced rear oxygen sensor and it would not idle. put old sensor back on and it idles and dies when warmed up.
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Replied on August 10, 2012

Is the MIL indicating and did you check for trouble codes?

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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Replied on August 10, 2012

Yes check engine light is on and the auto parts store said there were 2 codes (which he did not give me the numbers) which showed to be oxygen sensor and vacuum leak.

Tiny Response from robertjackson
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Replied on August 10, 2012

Vacuum leak would cause stalling and O2 sensor codes. I need to know the exact codes.

Tiny Answered by KHLow2008 (expert)
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