1989 Mercury Tracer

1989 MERCURY TRACER
142,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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RICKCHALL69
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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
Apr 1, 2008 at 2:14 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Check the thick film ignition module...
Apr 1, 2008 at 2:32 PM
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RICKCHALL69
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[quote:8f6a09f378="merlin2021"]Check the thick film ignition module...[/quote:8f6a09f378] could it be the ignition switch? module looks good.
Apr 4, 2008 at 9:58 PM
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MERLIN2021
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Module has been tested? or just looks good? Remove it take to the store and have it tested...
Apr 5, 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!
Apr 7, 2008 at 1:03 PM
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