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Replying to: linspro (May 21, 2009 2:42 pm) |
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I remember having a "one click" adventure with a starter on a Ford Mustang that turned out to be a burned solenoid. They eventually wear out, usually before the starter. most folks end up replacing both because of the miles, age, etc. for reliability in the future. If you have replaced the ignition switch and battery already, can you verify you are getting current to the starter? There is usually a single cable running down to the starter that may be grounding out on the exhaust manifold or it may be burned. If you drive on salty roads, the electrical connection could be corroded enough to prevent the starter from getting enough current to operate. I appreciate your efforts to solve what should be a simple problem. I agree, these cars are not the easiest to work on. I don't think they were designed with owner repairs in mind. But, I don't think any makes or models are easy to work on anymore. The more stuff they fit under the hood, the more obstructed everything becomes. I recently changed out a power steering pump, and had to spend the first 2 hours just taking apart other stuff that was in the way! I don't charge $80.00 an hour for labor, though. It is worth the effort if you can do it. The cars are so low to ground you have to put them up on a lift or jack stands to even get under them to look at anything. Be careful. 
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| I am trying to remove the starter but cannot seem to get access to the top mounting bolt. I can feel the nut with my hands but I cannot seem to get a wrench or rachet on it.....it feels like it is being blocked. Is there some procedure for getting this off??? I read an advance manual and it does not indicate anthing..... HELP!! Very frustrating | |
167,000 miles. Have had no transmission problems or speedometer problems. Yesterday, backed out. Put in Drive and felt a "slip", transmission went into 2nd gear and speedometer quit working. Transmission will not go in 1st or 3rd, only 2nd. Is the transmission shot? Has anyone else experienced this.--thanks
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Replying to: clotiii (Jul 12, 2009 10:32 am) |
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Replying to: clotiii (Jul 12, 2009 10:32 am) 
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| No its not linkage under the vehicle or strain on the steering. We had to disassemble the shift lever assembly, which also required removing the front and rear screws of the console and raising it in order to have enough clearance to remove the shift assembly. After removing electrical connections and disconnecting the locking cable and the shift cable. we pryed the housing apart at the 3 clips on the bottom. As it turns out, there is a small spring which equalizes the tension on the component which the locking cable inserts into. This component is a smal PINK plastic piece directly under the PARK position. On one side is an arnm that the end of the locking cable fits into. On the other side is a small hook which holds one looped end of the tension spring. At least there used to be a hook. No hook= no spring= no tension= no shift unlock= can't get out of park! Tommorow we will find out what part is available to fix it or if we will be forced to purchase an entire assembly | |
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| Hello, I was able to buy a 2004 300M Special for cheap. When I purchased the car, up front the seller told me that she left the moon roof open and it rained, most likely soaking the whole console. When you drive it, you get about 2 miles and the dash goes blank, no instruments, no lights inside, no radio, no control on the moon roof. All the fuses look brand new, could this be a ECM problem? What other things could I look at for possible problem? | |
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Water does some terrible things to electronics. It is very likely that the car was started when it was water logged, and something shorted out. The damage was done by then, even after it all dried out. Don't hesitate to take the car in for expert service. The chances of you discovering the exact module or problem are fairly remote. My 2003 300M Special had a similar incident with a spilled drink on the console. Fortunately, it happened in the driveway with the car turned off. The shifter opening on the console was like a floor drain when the styrofoam cup collapsed when I picked it up from the cup holder. I ended up removing the console cover plate and used a blow dryer for about two hours to dry up the water. I left the plate off for about 24 hours before starting the car, and nothing bad happened. From what I understand, there are a lot of gadgets in the console and dash that operate on milivolts DC. Anytime water invades a circuit, higher voltage can jump across contacts causing damage to the ultra low voltage devices. What is really cool is that the dealership has a plug-in computer that runs diagnostics on the whole electrical system. The printout tells the technician exactly what is wrong and what needs to be replaced. I highly recommend taking it to the dealership. You may not like spending the cash, but it is well worth it. The problem will be accurately identified and repaired in one try, and you can start enjoying this magnificent car. Obviously, the previous owner chose to simply abandon the vehicle by selling it. You saved a lot on the purchase, but may need to invest a little more in this one time repair.
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| Need help with this one. Regardless which way I signal, left or right, the intermittent dashboard light and the outside signal light works 2 or 3 times, then stops. I checked the light bulbs and are OK. I have to turn the signal lever back to neutral and then on again for it to blink once or twice then nothing again. | |
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