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Taurus/Sable Electrical Problems

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#112 of 197 Loss of power and weird electrical problems by radkowboy

Oct 09, 2009 (5:36 pm)

Hi I was driving home in my 2001 mercury sable when I notice my radio acting weird and sounding weird. I looked down at the dash and my abs light came on and shortly after that my airbag light came on. When I stopped at the next stop light my car began to lose power. I was able to drive for about 5 blocks and just as I thought it was going to die the power came back on and all the warning lights went away. Does anyone know what would cause this?

#113 of 197 Re: Loss of power and weird electrical problems [radkowboy] by iowageorge

Oct 16, 2009 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: radkowboy (Oct 09, 2009 5:36 pm)
My son has the same problem but it does not effect the engine. Radio, dash warning lights come on, and even the headlight go out when in automatic mode. This only lasts for a second or so. It is a 2002 fully loaded Sable we bought new and now has 120K miles. Right now I think it is a GEM module problem. The GEM was replaced under warranty many years ago when turning on the rear defroster, the driver's window rolled down a few inches. Well I got a GEM module at the Junk yard for $35 and will see if that is it. We changed all the relays and checked the grounds. You may have the same problem. When I get an answer, I will let you know. Meanwhile if you found the solution, I would like to hear it. Have a nice day.

#114 of 197 Re: '89 Sabel [dejay] by xelvis66x

Nov 07, 2009 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: dejay (Apr 05, 2008 1:11 pm)
My brother had a 98 taurus an it was running hot and we would do the same thing and finally we pulled the water pump off and the fins were gone solved the hot problem. Also the thermostate on the top of the motor could be closed unless you have heat. There is probaly a relay some where to control the fan. Good luck!

#115 of 197 Dont know by momoftwins1

Nov 13, 2009 (1:19 pm)

we bought a mercury sable from individual and we had to replace alternator and new battery , and we are having a draining of the battery problem over night. Nothing is left on and we have to unplug it every time we park it. We took it and put it on a DC and nothing is coming up, can the DC read the memory even tho the battery has been disconnected for a long time on the car? also when the car is shut off and keys out of ignition and door open the door dinger is going off even when lights and nothing is on? could this be the problem to our drainage and how do we fix it?? Thank you very much . Also the other day as I was stopped at a stop light my service engine light came on and the fuel light came on as well, yes It had a full take of gas lol but didnt know what exactly is going on. Thank you very much

#116 of 197 Re: Dont know [momoftwins1] by pstreicher

Nov 13, 2009 (5:38 pm)

Replying to: momoftwins1 (Nov 13, 2009 1:19 pm)
I would take a voltmeter and pull one fuse out at a time and use the test leads from the voltmeter to check for current drain through each fuse position. This would give you at least a clue as to where the battery drain(s) are coming from. You will have to have a schematic of the fuse block of course that will tell you what each fuse goes to.
The door dinger coming on even though the key is out of the ignition seems to be a normal thing I believe. Now, if the door dinger is going off with the door closed this would indicate a problem for sure, causing battery draining. That would need fixing of course. Maybe a bad door switch stuck in the 'on' or 'closed' position.
The engine service light is something I've been dealing with on my Nissan Pathfinder since it rolled over 100k miles. It comes and goes but I pay no attention to it knowing I've serviced everything and all is up to date.
I'm no expert on cars but I do have experience in electronics and electricity.
Good luck to you.

#117 of 197 Re: Sable won't start [ffz] by gbartus

Nov 14, 2009 (4:01 pm)

Replying to: ffz (Jun 28, 2009 3:18 pm)
have similar problem with 2003 sable is not starter battery fuses relays have no clue need some advice

#118 of 197 Re: Loss of power and weird electrical problems [radkowboy] by bfalus

Dec 07, 2009 (9:13 am)

Replying to: radkowboy (Oct 09, 2009 5:36 pm)
did you find the solution to this problem? I had the exact same thing happen on my 2002 SEL wagon.. Was thinking alternator/voltage regulator.. Not sure though! Any input would be appreciated!!

#119 of 197 Re: Loss of power and weird electrical problems [radkowboy] by konzash

Dec 08, 2009 (2:06 am)

Replying to: radkowboy (Oct 09, 2009 5:36 pm)
This happened to me last winter off and on and went away during the warmer weather. It' started happening again with the colder weather. I will stall at stop lights, no power and cannot turn my car on. I wait a few moments then everything springs back to life.
 
Other times, tonight for example, I slow down to turn into a parking lot and all of my warning and engines lights come on, I lose power to everything, I pump the gas pedal and it all comes back to life.
 
Any insight into this would be great, it's scary driving around like this, especially when it happens on the highway and occurs when I try to gun the engine.

#120 of 197 Re: 2002 Taurus: idling issue [aninajess] by konzash

Dec 08, 2009 (2:09 am)

Replying to: aninajess (Jul 09, 2007 1:35 pm)
I have pretty much the exact same problem. It happens while at a light or when my car is slowing down or shifting upwards when i try and pass a car on the highway.
 
Did you ever find out why your car did it?

#121 of 197 Re: Stalling at stop lights and almost at highway speeds [brandonj1979] by konzash

Dec 08, 2009 (2:14 am)

Replying to: brandonj1979 (Apr 20, 2008 9:23 pm)
Did you ever find out why your car stalled when stopping or sometimes at highway speeds? I have a 2002 Sable giving me this issue a few times a week...

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