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1989 Mercury Tracer

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RICKCHALL69
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  • 1989 MERCURY TRACER
  • 4 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 142,000 MILES
Will start and run for about 10 minutes and die. Wont start back up. After it sits for about a hour or so it will start and run, but only for about 10 mins or so
Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 2:14 PM

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Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Check the thick film ignition module.
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Tuesday, April 1st, 2008 AT 2:32 PM
Tiny
RICKCHALL69
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Could it be the ignition switch? Module looks good.
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Friday, April 4th, 2008 AT 9:58 PM
Tiny
MERLIN2021
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Module has been tested? Or just looks good? Remove it take to the store and have it tested.
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Saturday, April 5th, 2008 AT 5:44 AM
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From: rickchall69
To: merlin2021
Posted: Sat Apr 05, 2008 4:54 pm
Subject: 1989 mercury tracer
Thank you, you where right on the money. Changed the ignition control module and runs like a dream. It sure wasnt a cheap fix. $235 for that piece of plastic.
Reply: Now it looks even better!
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Monday, April 7th, 2008 AT 1:03 PM

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