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Mercury Topaz
The Mercury Topaz was a compact vehicle produced by Ford Motor Company from 1984 to 1994. The vehicle, which was an upgrade variant of the Ford Tempo, was available in front-engine, four-wheel drive layout.
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CHECK COIL LEAD FOR CONTINUITY The lead from the coil to the distributor has broken ,probably right at the coil end and the resultant arcing has gradually burned off the interior wire so that the spark to the distributor has to jump a longer and longer initial distance which then results in a hard start problem. Cut off the end boot, disassemble ,strip to expose new cable, BEND BACK ALONG CABLE; Dielectric,reassemble the connector and end boot.Its that easy! the rest below are unlikely solutions to a very simple problem. NO COST SOLUTION
Answerit sounds like your fuel cut off switch is not working right this also happenend to my car the question is where to find that switch they are usaully located inthe trunk of the car if you pull back the carpeting above the wheel wells you can locate them it well have a nice button on it that says reset some when putting things in the truck or move stuff around this switch gets bumped they usually wont tell you this because they like to replace the parts and charge a couple hundred dollars but this switch can get gummed up and shut on and off when cold car runs fine then when hot runs sluggish to stopping then will not restart until car has sat for awhile i replaced this switch and have not had problem since 5yrs ago or leads to right direction AnswerIf your fuel cut off switch is not the problem, then you will need to first check your plugs for proper wear, and spark. You will also need to have a quiet environment, turn your ignition on and listen for the fuel pump. My 93 Topaz GS I-4 has this problem (fuel pump not kicking in when the ignition is turned on). You could also have a clogged fuel filter (located on the passenger side fender under the hood), if the filter is clogged, it will restrict the fuel flow. Once the engine is turned off, the debris will gather in the filter element preventing proper fuel flow. Once the car has sat for a while, the debris falls to the bottom of the filter allowing fuel to pass. If the above does not fix the problem, then you may have a bad ignition control module (located on the side of the distributor). $85-$100 will get you an ignition control module, About $100 will get you a fuel pump, about $10 will get you a fuel filter, and about $5 will get you spark plugs. AnswerBe sure to check if you are burning fluids, if so than that is the same problem my 94 topaz has, it gets severe hydrolock when it sits for more than a day without being driven, the (incompressible) fluids collect in the cylinder and have to be burned out before the car is ok. Of course it is difficult to start the car with these fluids in the cylinders. AnswerIt might also be your starter which might not be running at full speed. This happened in my 92 Topaz and in a friend of mine with a 93 Topaz. Likely, if you bought the car used, the starter was probably not replaced recently. After wear and tear, they start to slow down to the point where it does not spin fast enough to start the car. I believe this to be an electrical problem within the stock starters. If this is the case, when you turn the key...it starts when it feels like it and you will hear ONE click if it does not. After a while, it won't start at all. This problem is easily cured, just remove the starter(right under the oil filter in the front) and have it rebuilt at a local auto electrical repair shop. Depending on where you go, expect it to cost between $60-$100 for the rebuild. This is just a thought if it applies to you.Where is the thermostat located on a 1993 Mercury Topaz?
If you fallow the rad hose off the top of rad there will be a body that the hose is clamped on to at the motor it will be under there
What causes your 1994 mercury topaz not to crak or turn over?
There could be multiple things. FIrst check and see if your battery is bad, if not then take your starter off and get that checked and if that's not bad then its in your ignition system which none of the above is too expensive to fix.
What kind of transmission fluid should you use for a 1986 merc topaz?
For automatic trans, should be good with Dexron 3, but just in case check for type F. The dexron works in the standard also.
How do you remove a radio from a 1994 mercury topaz?
a> use the special tool
b> cut a wire hangerinto a straight piece about 6 inches long or longer and bend one end into a hook
make three more of these
for each hold in face of radiator:
{
Insert straight end of tool made of wire hanger into hold
Pull slowly out while twisting until it gets caught. If it doesn't get caught, try again.
}
Use these tools to pull the radio out.
Unplug the radio
Install new radio
Heater fan switch not working on 1 and 2 setting on 2000 Pontiac Montana?
I just had that same problem..I took it in to have it fixed and they replaced the blower motor resistor and that seems to have fixed the problem
How do you replace the water pump on a 1991 Mercury Topaz?
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Place protective covers on each fender # Drain the cooling system # If equipped with an air pump it as follows: Loosen thermactor pump adjusting bolt and remove belt.Remove thermactor pump hose clamp located below the thermactor pump # Remove the thermactor pump bracket bolts # Remove thermactor pump and bracket as an assembly # Loosen the water pump idler pulley and remove the belt from the water pump pulley # Disconnect the heater hose at the water pump or the water pump inlet tube.Disconnect the water pump inlet tube if equipped # Clean any old gasket material that may remain on the engine surface
I had the same problem in my 93 2.3L. The engine would die when i would put it into park after driving for a while, and eventually started to stall on the road at very slow speeds. The problem was a bad fuel pressure regulator. It wasn't a cheap fix, but i brought it to a dealership. I would imagine that it isn't a difficult fix for a more knowledgeable person.
How do you remove and replace a heater core in a 1993 mercury topaz?
You May Not Have to Remove the Dashboard...
I just changed the heater core on my 1993 Topaz this weekend and was surprised how easily it can be done. I was afraid I would have to tear into the bowels of the dash, but wound up NOT having to. Mine has a 3.0L V6, so I can't guarantee it would be the same for the four cylinder, but it would be worth checking out.
The heater core is in a black plastic case under the center of the dash. This case is directly behind the plastic vents under the dash and to the left of the housing for what I believe is the blower motor (since it has a rounded bottom). If you lay down on the floor and look up you should see four screws in the heater core casing - two toward the face of the dash and two toward the firewall. The firewall, passenger side one is a bit of a bear to get to, since they put a flange on the case right where you want to stick your socket (and need to see!), but it is possible to get it out with the right combination of 1/4" extentions. I believe the screw heads are 10mm on those four. Once you have those out, you can pry the bottom half of the case down off the upper half. There is a sealant in the joint, so you may have to work at it a bit. Once it is free, you have to work to get it down past the vent piece (angling the side nearest the vent down and working it out and under the vent - it will not come all the way out). Once it is free, STOP!
The top and bottom halves of the case are molded to hold the heater core in position. The core essentially lays in the molded bottom half. Due to the limited clearance under the dash, the core and bottom half of the case have to come out together. Before you can do this, you will need to undo the hoses from the core fittings in the engine bay. You will need to drain the coolant from the system first (the petcock on the radiator will make this easy). I found it easiest to access the hose fittings from the top passenger side, but that is not to say that it is at all easy. There is no shortage of hard lines and fittings in the way. There IS access from below as well, but it really depedns on how the hose clamps are on there as to how you will be able to get at them. The real hard part is trying to get the hoses broken free from the fittings after the hose clamps are off. They heat seal to the tubes and you have almost no leverage in there to get them free. It can be done, but it is not fun.
If you haven't done so already, you may want to put down a towel or tarp down on the floor inside in case you spill any coolant while removing the case and core. I have an automatic transmission so the console kept me from being able to slide the case toward the seats. I don't know if this would be a problem on a manual or not. Due to the blower box being right next to the core case on the passenger side, you pretty much have to take it out the driver's side. You will have to depress the pedals as you go to make room, but it should slide right out that way. My old core had a couple foam pads stuck to it that my new one didn't have, so I peeled them off and stuck them on my new one. I would suggest washing and drying out the case to get any coolant out of it before dropping the new one in. If you wanted to put new sealant under the core and around the seal, you could, but I didn't bother and just left the old stuff intact.
I hate the line "Installation is reverse of removal," but it is fairly true in this case. You may have to quickly start the car to relieve the pressure on the brakes system so you can depress the brake pedal again to get it back in. Be careful to get the pipe fittings lined up with the holes in the firewall foam gasket so you don't rip it. Make sure the rib on the top half of the case drops into the groove on the lower half of the case. Replace the four screws to secure the core in the case. When it comes to putting the hose clamps back on, I found it helpful to have two people - one underneath to hold the clamp and one above to tighten it. Not quite as bad as getting them off, but still no fun.
Refill your cooling system, get it up to temperature, purge the air, and top it off and you should be good to go. I was pleasantly surprised at how quickly it went, but working on the engine side of things is definitely hard on the hands, so be prepared for a bit of frustration there. Have fun!
Basics for removing a heater coreHi,Well you've happened to have caught me on a day when I am going to have to replace the heater core in my own 93 Tracer Wagon. Now these vehicles should be close enough in configuration as to be of help to you.
The first thing that I would recommend is that you go to the library and get a book on your specific car, usually by Chilton or some such author. In this book it should tell you specifically how to take out the heater core. Browse through the book first to make sure. If it doesn't give you enough information then go to the reference area of the library and find what is called a "Motor Manual" for your specific car. These books aren't usually allowed to be taken out of the library, but you can copy the pages that you need on their copier.
But to give you a quick overview of what you have to look forward to, here are some of the highlights: First drain the coolant. Locate the heater hoses at the firewall and disconnect them. Now here comes the fun part. Go into the interior and clean out the front of the car completely since you will be working there for quite a while and you don't want to lose any of the screws/parts among a bunch of junk laying on the floor. Start removing the dashboard, there are a bunch of screws on top near the windshield, some maybe on the side and underneath. If you have a floor shifter and a console this will be getting in your way while you are working and some of it may need to be removed. You will also have to disconnect and/or remove the radio and probably the speedometer and guage cluster unless you are able to get underneath and disconnect these things. NOW DON'T FORGET YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE TO PUT ALL OF THIS BACK TOGETHER AGAIN, SO GO SLOW AND IF YOU DON'T THINK THAT YOU CAN REMEBER WHERE THINGS GO, IT MIGHT BE A GOOD IDEA TO MARK SOME THINGS WITH A PIECE OF MASKING TAPE AND WRITE DOWN WHERE IT GOES TO.
Now once you get the dash off your almost home free. By this time you should be able to see all of the heater/air conditioner components, don't disconnect anything that you don't have to. Open up the heater core compartment and remove the heater core, be careful not to ruin any of the sponge rubber, rubber seals etc. that may be there. Pull out the old heater core and make sure that the one you are going to put in is identical to the one you just pulled out.
Now the process that you just went through is reversed. Just make sure that you replace EVERYTHING that you removed. Good luck.
Someone else may have a different way of doing this but from experience (40 years of being a mechanic) this is just about what you are going to be looking at, but never turn down another persons idea unless you know it won't work or will cost you more work in the end.
John
How do you replace the heater core for an 1992 ford tempo 4 cylinders?
Replacing the heater core on Tempos and Topazes from 1990 to 1994 is not an easy project.But because it is not easy, that is not to say it can't be done by the home diy mechanic. A shop rate of $80.00/ hr at 2-3 hours might entice one to take a stab at it. The heater core runs about 40-70 $$$ pending your buying power ( wholesale/ retail). The heater core is located under the dash- dead center- and above the "hump". When looking- you will see a black plastic molded shroud that looks like it is bolted to the underside of the dash panel. It has a contour design to it, sort of half rounded. It is indeed bolted to something- but not the dash. Rather it is bolted to the heater assembly cowling.
The heater core is behind this contoured rounded shroud. The shroud is held in place by 4 - 6 screws. Two of which are hidden from your view. These are on the back side between the inside of the firewall and the front of the shroud. Get a mirror and a small flashlight. Place the mirror in a position that shows you a view of the screw heads. They are either Phillips or 1/8 - 1/4 hex. They are located close to the corners of the shroud. Put the mirror under the shroud and point the flashlight up. You will see the screws in the mirror. I used a 1/4 ratchet with an extension to get up in there. Once you get all the screws out, the shroud will still not want to come out. But it will with a little prying persuasion. The halves are sealed for efficiency. Once you get the bottom shroud off, the heater core will be exposed, and if it was leaking, the shroud will have antifreeze in it. Now, before you remove the heater core, go to the front of the car and drain the antifreeze from the radiator. Assuming you know how. Some will say to remove the plug on the back of the engine block as well. That is up to you I don't. Rather, when it comes time to separate the heater hoses from the core, have 2 plugs handy to stuff the hoses with and stop the antifreeze loss.
Now stand on the right side of the front and look in behind the engine between it and the firewall. Looking down you will see a 3/4-1" hose clamped to something coming from the firewall. That's the top port of the heater core. There is another hose connected directly underneath that one, that is the bottom port of the heater core. Remove both of these and go back inside the car and pull the heater core out. If the core won't move, get a piece of 2 x 4 and pry on the outlets of the core, they have been in there a long time and need push sometimes. Take note of your replacement core, if its brass or aluminum. Follow installation instructions as per your type of core. Installation from this point is just a reversal of what you have done to remove the core.
Some will say you must remove the dash, this to me is more headache than needed.
If you don't think you can do this, even with the aid of a Haynes or Clymer manual, you are looking at perhaps $300 or better to have a shop do it for you. As I said at the start, its not an easy project, but, it can be done. After all, a human installed it in the first place.
What is spark plug gap for 1989 Mercury Topaz?
gap them at .54 I have a 1993 Mercury Topaz with the 2.3 Liter I-4. The recommended gap is .044 (44 thousandths). I highly doubt that the plug will fire with just over 1/2 gap as recommended earlier. The correct gap should be listed on the emissions label under the hood. I have a 1993 Topaz with the 3.0L V6 and the label on my car is on the body piece in front of the radiator. Mine listed a recommended 0.042" - 0.046" gap. I have mine set at 0.044"
Why would the engine start cutting out a 1989 mercury topaz?
If everything else is good, like the fuel pressure ( sometimes the fuel pump in the tank stops ) wires. plugs etc. then the thing to look at is the Ign. module. It is on the distributor. "89's had that problem. You will have to pull the dist. to change the module. Not too expensive. The car will run fine then just stall. It will start again and run for a while till it happens again.
You have white smoke coming from your exhaust and engine on a 1989 Mercury Topaz?
That means that rad. coolant is leaking into the combustion part of the engine, and burning, thus white smoke. Most likely the head gasket has to be replaced, and have the head checked for cracks also.
Would a faulty egr valve cause your car to jerk?
A faulty or clogged egr valve can cause an engine to run rough. If stuck or clogged the valve can be cleaned after removal with carburetor cleaner.
How do you remove the front door panel on a 1992 topaz?
# Disconnect negative battery cable # Remove the window regulator handle retaining screw and remove the handle,if equipped.If the car is equipped with power windows and/or locks remove the control panel from door # Remove the retaining screw from the armrest recess and round the edge of the door panel # Remove the retaining set screw from the remote control mirror bezel remove bezel if equipped # Remove the door handle pull cap if equipped # With a push pin tool or putty knife pry the trim panel retaining push pins from the door panel.
Where is the thermostat located on a 1988 Mercury Topaz?
the thermostat is underneath the manifold, follow the top radiator hose and unbolt the manifold. fairly simple.
What are tips on replacing a 1991 Ford Escort driver's door?
Have two people when doing this; makes it easier and faster.
If the car is equiped with power locks or windows you will have to remove the door panel to unplug the wiring.
Have one person (the stronger one) hold the door in place as the other person loosens the bolts (should be 4 or so).
****Some cars have a "stopper" to keep your door from shutting on you when you are getting out. You may not have one where you have to remove but if you do it should be nothing more then a couple of bolts or a pin. Remove the bolts or pin. If nothing like this is visible then skip this step.
Use hand tools when loosening the bolts once they are loosened you may use a power tool to quicken the job.
Remove the door (and pull the wiring out of the door if there is any).
Replace the door by (placing the wiring back in) and having the one guy/girl hold the newer door up and the other person replacing the bolts. Start threading the bolts in my hand...NOT WITH POWER TOOL.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SLAM THE DOOR UNTILL THE BOLTS ARE TIGHT AND THE DOOR IS PERFECTLY ALIGNED.
Too properly allign the door, still have one person hold the door and move it which ever way it needs to go (up down left right) and have the other tighten and losen the bolts until it can be shut without clunking or rubbing around the door frame.
This should take about 30-45 minutes but might take longer. Depends on the person/people.
How do you replace the EGR valve yourself in a 1992 Mercury Topaz?
# Locate the EGR valve at the rear of the engine compartment by the firewall bolted to the engine next to the brake booster # Using a adjustable wrench loosen the connection at the base of the valve loosen the collar and push the fitting down do not move the tube # Remove the nuts/studs securing the valve to the engine # Remove the EGR valve and gasket discard the gasket
How do you remove the radio from a 1992 Mercury Topaz?
First you will need a Radio Removel Tool that you can pick up at the parts store. It's a U shaped tool with points on each end. If you look at your radio you will see 2 holes on each side of the radio. Push both tools in about 1/2 inch, at the same time and pull it back toward you and your radio will follow.
Where can you find an electrical diagram for a 1990 Mercury Topaz AC?
on autozone .com on autozone .com on autozone .com
Where can you find a wiring diagram for the spark plugs wires on a 1994 Mercury Topaz?
How do i put my wires on my car.. I messed up my spraying wd-40 down where the distributor is and now it will not crank... I put the wiring on there wrong... What can be the problem. It will turn but it won't start... How do i put my wires on my car.. I messed up my spraying wd-40 down where the distributor is and now it will not crank... I put the wiring on there wrong... What can be the problem. It will turn but it won't start...
How long does mercury take to complete a full day?
A whole day on mercury is 58 days, which is strange because a whole year for mercury is only 88 days.
Improved answer: It's stranger than that. Mercury rotates in about 58 Earth
days and that's called a sidereal day. However there is also the "solar day".
That is to do with how long the Sun takes to, apparently, move round the sky.
That depends on both the spin and orbital motion of a planet.
For Mercury the solar day is about 176 Earth days. That's TWICE the length of
the year.
Where is the fuse box located on a 1992 mercury topaz?
It's under the steering wheel, left of the steering column. You gotta climb under the dash to see it, and look up.
