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#2926 of 2935 '96 Taurus doesn't start by taurusidiot Jun 14, 2009 (8:45 am)
I have been studying what to do about my '96 Taurus 3.0 OHV concerning it not starting. I have taken it to a 'not so hot' mechanic here and they were total idiots about what is wrong. The engine was replaced with a brand new one in 2001. Not the wiring. It now has approx. 35,000 miles on it. It quit running, at 65mph, like it was running out of gas (full tank). I have checked for gasoline pressure at the injector bank, LOTS of pressure. Didn't check injectors themselves but when I pulled every sp. plug to check for spark (all had spark), they were wet and smelled of gasoline. So I assume (?) they were getting gas. The plugs (Rapid Fire) all looked very normal with no extraordinary buildup with only normal wear etc. 8000 miles on this set. The mechanic did a compression check without and then with oil in the cyls. Same readings 230, 245, 160 and 175. He did nothing else except put new spark plugs in. He said the engine was shot!! Frankly, I just don't believe this as there could be too many other things that could give low compressions. This engine has run and started perfectly (excepting a bad VSS which I replaced) since I got it in 2002. I would like to do more tests on it when I get it home, One being a Leakdown test. Only problem is I have never done one. Can anyone explain how this is done and can I do it or do I have to take it to another shop? Should I rule out a bad or jumped timing chain? What other tests should I do concerning this low compression? Since it won't start, all the tests so far have had to be done only while cranking the engine with the starter. Unfortunately the OBDII does not work so I have to check things the old fashioned way. If you can, please HELP! Thanks
#2927 of 2935 Re: 2003 Taurus mystery smell... mold? [weather475] by freeride2142 Jul 20, 2009 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: weather475 (Apr 20, 2005 5:14 am) I am a little late getting in, but my wifes car has the same smell. We had to change out the cabin air filter a couple of times. This seemed to get rid of the smell. There is something about that year of Taurus. The cabin air filter was put in a bad spot or something, but because of this it has to be changed out more often than usual. It took me a while to figure this out. They do not tell you this when you buy one.
#2928 of 2935 Re: 1996 Taurus power seat switch [twobigdogz] by dslok8d Jul 26, 2009 (6:35 pm)
Replying to: twobigdogz (Nov 07, 2005 6:05 pm) any answer on the power seat issue I have the same problem on my 99
#2929 of 2935 speed sensor by terryg47 Aug 30, 2009 (10:08 am)
I am having trouble locating the transmission speed sensor on my 99 taurus 6cyl. can anybody please help
#2930 of 2935 Re: 1999 Mercury Sable Dome Light [richard39] by 1978transam Sep 11, 2009 (3:34 pm)
Replying to: richard39 (Apr 05, 2006 10:05 am) I realize this is in response to an old post, but did you ever solve this problem? I've taken the same steps as described and observe the same results.
#2931 of 2935 Unplugging a fuel injector on a 1998 Taurus by indy4192 Oct 15, 2009 (2:55 pm)
I have a low compression in my no.1 cylinder along with a misfire. To repair the engine isn't worth the cost. Can I unplug that fuel injector so that the unfired fuel won't ruin the cat converter? If I do unplug it will the engine then send more fuel to the other injectors to make up for it sensing the no. 1 cylinder not getting anything?
#2932 of 2935 Re: Sway bar end links installation sable 2001 [pdc99] by jack259 Oct 15, 2009 (4:15 pm)
Replying to: pdc99 (Dec 26, 2007 5:58 pm) I did exactly as you described & it worked. I can't thank you enough; I was borderline psychotic trying to get that link to fit (pushing, pulling, rocking the whole dam car trying to move that sway bar).   Thanks.
#2933 of 2935 1999 ford taurus SE alternator replacment by tkem12 Oct 25, 2009 (8:36 am)
I need to get some info on how to change it out. Looks like it could be a hard one
#2934 of 2935 Re: 2005 Ford Taurus SEL Key Code [tigerj] by gary5639 Oct 28, 2009 (11:26 am)
Replying to: tigerj (Aug 17, 2006 1:59 pm) I've done this and it's pretty simple. The computer module is part of the fuse panel. It's located above the drivers left foot. The fuse panel is actually 3 circuit boards with the fuses sticking out. On the side of the white plastic portion is a 5 digit number. That is the code. If the fuse panel/computer is replace you need to reprogram the key fobs and the door panel.   I hope this helps, if you have questions let me know.   Gary, from Houston
#2935 of 2935 Problems with Heater and Rear Driver Door by halen262 Nov 14, 2009 (7:49 am)
Replying to: acadiarush (Nov 23, 2005 3:47 pm) I have a 2003 Ford Taurus. The Heater won't run at all and I do have power in the main frame of the unit in the car. The lights come on in the heater, but I don't get heat or AC.   Also, the rear driver door won't go down? Does anyone know if this is an electrical problem with a fuse, and which fuse to change? Are these issue related? Man it's getting cold here in Idaho, and I would rather fix this myself than drop $$$.   Thank you,   Halen 262

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