I have a 99 Cougar that when I start it I have.

Tiny
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  • 1999 MERCURY COUGAR
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I have a 99 cougar that when I start it I have to pull the shifter all the way down to 1then back up to R to get it to start. And now it won't even start doin that. Took it to a mechanic he says its the transmission range sensor. I am goin to replace it but cannot seem to findit on the transmission. Every time I ask I get told a different place any ideas?. Oh and my ac stopped blowing two days before it stopped starting.
Saturday, March 16th, 2013 AT 2:55 AM

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Tiny
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It is on the top of the transmission near the shifter cable. See pic attached.

You will need a special tool to align the sensor when you install it. Most parts stores will lend or rent them to you.
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