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2003 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Sensor, Short circuit, Stalls.
Mileage: No information provided.

Asked on August 16, 2009

2003 Mercury Sable

Electrical problem
2003 Mercury Sable V8 Front Wheel Drive 53,200 miles

every time a thunder storm comes I have to replace the throttle position sensor..WHY??My car stalls and dies out
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Replied on August 16, 2009

what was the codes

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on August 17, 2009

The code said it was the throttle position sensor.Can"t remember the code number cause I took the car to Auto Zone,they put the meter under the dash,that is what the meter told them.I do not under stand why this switch keeps going bad.some one told me I could have a short some where.What can I do?

Tiny Response from foxerella
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Replied on August 17, 2009

Reason why we needed the codes
short circuit most like it
check the connector plug

Tiny Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on August 18, 2009

Is this some thing I can check my self? where is the connector plug?Sounds like a short?

Tiny Response from foxerella
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