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#1843 of 1947 Throttle hang: by gustafsc Jun 01, 2004 (5:33 am)
This is a known problem, and has a relatively easy fix. Check the NECO website at www.newcougar.org for the details. The problem was originally on the Contour and they developed the correction. Skip G.
#1844 of 1947 High RPM's and Dealers that don't care ... by stageleft Jun 08, 2004 (8:26 am)
Hey again everyone, thanks for warm re-welcome Skip. So, as said before, check the RPM-hang fix on NECO, but if that doesn't sound like it, then check with another dealer to see if you can get them to scan for any computer codes. This could also mean there's something wrong with the computer, Throttle-body, AGR, or MAF-sensor. Crazy, but true.   Strange thing, the other day, making a right turn and the check oil light came on. Strange. I've got to get an oil change early (prior to the 5k cycle I'm on), I suppose.   Have fun everyone, and Happy Cougaring!
#1845 of 1947 Help by diddy3367 Jun 22, 2004 (5:56 pm)
Replying to: bonnie_rick (Mar 31, 2000 4:51 pm) I recently inherited a 1979 Cougar, in mint condition with 5000 miles on it. Does anyone have any idea how much it is worth or where I could fin out?
#1846 of 1947 2002 Cougar CD Changer problems by angmo Jun 24, 2004 (3:48 am)
I haven't been over to this group in quite awhile. (That's good news...the car is working well!) I bought my Cougar new in fall of 2001 (a 2002 model). I got in my car to go to work this morning and noticed that my CD changer was acting funny. I was listening to a CD last night before I turned the car off and this morning, I hear sounds like it's changing to a different CD but can't quite do it. I push eject or another CD #, but it says "No CD" (There are 6 CD's in it now). If I push Load, it says "initializing" The whole time it is making the sounds like it is changing CD's....constantly...   Has it happened to you before? Any tricks to get it to work or get the CD's out? Thanks!
#1847 of 1947 Help, and CD problem by gustafsc Jun 28, 2004 (6:04 am)
I'm afraid that I won't be able to help very much, but here goes.   1. '79 Cougar. With only 5K miles in 25 years, I wouls be very cautious about driving untill it's been checked out by a VERY good mechanic. You've got the chance of dried out seals, belts, tires, dry bearings, evaporated fluids, etc... Unless it was on blocks, the tires may be flatted, or may just be rotten due to age. As to value, there several Cougar collectors groups/clubs that are into the older Cougar. Google search and see what you find. This group is primarily focudes on the "New Edge Cougar", '99-'03.   2. CD problem. I really can't offer much in the line of help here. All I know is that taking it to the dealer for repair will cost a bunch. The dealer will charge for pullng the defective unit, and then turn it over to an outside electronics shop for possible repair. My single disc player got goofy and stopped working (something in the loading transport system). It was cheaper and better to have a Kenwood unit installed. Good luck!!   Skip G.
#1848 of 1947 Re: RPM [muck] by lmonroe Aug 22, 2004 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: muck (May 28, 2004 5:48 am) Hi! Sorry this may advice may be too late, but my car had this exact same problem!!! It is a pain and does make the car no longer fun to drive! After 3 trips to the dealership, the problem was found to be the THROTTLE CONTROL SENSOR. Once this was replaced, the sticking of the rpms stopped. It is a interrmitent problem that is impossible to find unless a computer is hooked up to the car when the event happens. Hope this helps and good luck!! Lisa.
#1849 of 1947 Merry Christmas & Happy New Year by mouse409 Dec 26, 2004 (4:44 pm)
To anybody who is listening, from an old member. Have a good one! Lake Placid was great, Lime Rock was great. Where is every body? My Cougar is in the garage now (for the Winter) It is a 99 and still does not have 30,000 mi on it. No trouble as of yet. Hello to Lefty, Alana and all the other people! I am sorry that I forget your names (I'm gettin Alzimers) am the old man of the group. Anyhow Sal and I miss you people.   =^..^= Replies to this message: lmigliore (Jan 06, 2005 8:57 pm)
#1850 of 1947 Re: Merry Christmas & Happy New Year [mouse409] by lmigliore Jan 06, 2005 (8:57 pm)
Replying to: mouse409 (Dec 26, 2004 4:44 pm) Hey! Someone's still here. Thanks, mouse and the greets are returned. I guess you're getting snow, sleet and freezing rain today (January 6th). I still have my tire-eating '99. Got a few more miles on it than yours (45,000) but then I don't put it on blocks for the California winter. My main annoyance these days is that the 4-5 synchro is gone so it grinds going into top gear. Ain't gonna replace the transmission for that.
#1851 of 1947 Happy New Year gang! by gustafsc Jan 10, 2005 (7:03 am)
Hi to all!!! Mouse, are you sure that you're the oldest one around here? I'm 62, and thought that I was the senior citizen of the bunch. As for my cat, it's just crossed 60Kmi in 6 years of driving. Recently had the alternator die (split housing, would you believe), and last week during a nice snowstorm, the check engine light came on. I don't feel any symptoms, all fluids check good, battery OK, and the belt is obviously in place as I can steer, brake, and have normal temperature. Havn't had time to disconnect the battery for a while to see if it's just a glitch, but hoping for the best. Skip G.
#1852 of 1947 Engine check light by gustafsc Jan 12, 2005 (6:54 am)
As one of my co-workers who had a Lincoln said, it's probably a reminder for 60Kmi service interval. Said the light would probably go out after a while. Well, it did, although having it come on during a baad snowfall did not do anything good for my mental state. Clint

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