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1. So with the pump in the tank, you must open the tank cap and put ear to it and try to hear the pump run on start up - yes- have another person turn it on and listen, is this correct?
2. ok, so where is the switch that tells the pump to start because it it low pressure or is it always on if the key is in on position?
3. Then each FI should have power for 2 seconds when key is turned on - can measure with voltmeter?
4. What a hog - gets 8.5 mpg.
5. If any difference in FI, then would cause engine to run poorly - runs just fine, smooth as silk.
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6. I see the wires infront of the TB - is this just a pass through to the 2 FI?
7. Computer must tell FI to run for 2 seconds EACH TIME the key GOES TO ON, is this correct and is this a seporate timer or a part of the computer that runs the car? Is the box bad?
BTY: you have been very kind to help me, thanks. Bill.
2. No switch unless you consider it to be the ignition switch. I think it is always running after the ignition switch is "ON".
3. I don't know if it can be measured with a VM. I never did that.
4. Poor mileage if standing and letting the engine idle is not unusual.
5. Runs smooth? O K. I understood it didn't do smooth. My mistake. Sorry.
6.Don't know, can't remember back 11 years.
7.The 2 seconds is to give the TB opportunity to inject fuel into the manifold and combustion chambers. The fuel pump usually runs while the engine is running.
It could be a separate timer, but I would guess it's part of the computer that runs the car. I don't know or can't tell from here if the box is bad.
Your very welcome and Good Luck.
The car is roomy and love the seats. Just went and purchased a 94 Executive and the interior doesn't seem as roomy as the other car and the seats aren't very comfortable.
I have nerve damage in my back and the seats are important. I admit I was too quick to buy this one,but is has a new inspection.
Has anyone heard of the frame rusting so bad with on ly 127,000 miles and it was a one owner car. I also had the brake lines all repaced due to rusting and now this.
Any comments will be greatly appreciated.
Secondly, there is a big difference between the seats on a Signature and an Executive. The Signature seats are much better. Also, the 95 was a significant change in the interior of the Town Car, so there could be some dimension changes.
If you have back trouble, a Signature would be better for you.
My experience would lead to R&R ignition wires, plugs, fuel filter, o2 sensor, can of injector cleaner and replacing the fluid in the transmission and turbine.
They may not be cheap to replace, but beat replacing a trans.
It has been 2 months and we finally came up with a fix for our factory installed alarm that was going off at all hours. Good luck to finding your solution. I agree the dealerships su####!!
thanks
The '88 has always been an extra and although I love it, I just don't drive it enough. Too big for the wife and my 16 year old is not interested (thankfully). The space it takes up needs to be used for something we can all drive. Something that they would have no problem driving that I've recently been attracted to is the '05/'06 Mustang drop-top. (let's see... 16 year old - Mustang rag... maybe not!)
How can you sleep at night, poor April?
(Sorry, banker... I had to say it.)
Now, on the subject of modifying designed equipment; I'm in the construction business and my burden is trying to keep people from bastardizing the engineer's design during the construction/fabrication process. The spiralling trend is such that everybody knows the designer "over-designs" (safety factor here, safety factor there) stuff so they ("I've been in the business 30 years, blah, blah, blah...") decide on their own to go fast and cheap figuring the designer planned for that. Then the designer overdesigns more and the constructor feels he can modify more - and its all to our collective undoing.
All of it, cars or buildings, needs to be done in an atmosphere of good judgment.
1) the rear lights (both R&L) illuminate with the headlamps on, but with the brake depressed only the right sided bulb above the trunk goes on. None of the taillights above the bumper get brighter with the brake on.
2) Neither front not rear turn signals blink/illuminate.
3) The front driver's side running lights are out (the one on the outside part of the front quarter-panel and the amber light medial to the left headlamp.
I thought I would start by inspecting the bulbs and the fuses. If they are OK, is there a way to tell if the flasher unit is bad or is it so cheap that I should just replace it? While there could be a short, I think tracking it down may be out of my depth...
If the above doesn't do the trick, do y'all have any suggestions?
good luck.
Thanks in advance.
(sorry, it was automatic)
Occasionally, when I start my 2006 Town Car, I get a beeping sound. It lasts about a couple of minutes and then stops.
What the heck is it????
Why does it happen???
Question #2
The vanity light on the sun visor(both sides)doesn't work . At the same time, the map light and the light on the rear doors seem to dim. Does this suggest an electrical problem?
1st thing that happened is the intake manifold cracked, was replaced at a local dealership.
Now it has developed a problem going down the road while basically cruising along. If the cruise is on, it slowly starts loosing speed on level ground, and begains to run poorly. Climbing a hill became a problem, no power, would stutter and fall on it's face.
A local mechanic I trust installed new plugs, then two coils, and finally wires, with no improvement. After more test he decided the fuel pump might be the culprit and has replaced it. While this seemed to help some, it wasn't much. Climbing a hill was still a problem. No trouble codes are stored in memory, and he says the data stream looks good. He unplugged the mass air flow sensor and the car ran much better. So, today a new mass air flow sensor was installed, and while it now runs better up hills, on level ground it still wants to run poorly and will loose speed while the cruise is on. Will not climb a hill while the cruise is on, must use accelerator.
I have been out $2000.00 trying to fix this car, and my mechanic tells me he doesn't know what else to do. Anyone have any suggestions? :confuse:
and speedo. Has anyone else run into this . Do I have
to replace complete cluster ?
Any help appreciated