Mercury Topaz

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To replace the distributor cap on a 1992 Mercury Topaz, locate the distributor on the engine. Remove the screws or clips securing the cap in place, then carefully lift off the old cap. Place the new cap in the same position, securing it with screws or clips. Be sure to connect the spark plug wires in the correct order onto the new cap.

The headlight switch on a 1993 Mercury Topaz is typically located on the dashboard to the left of the steering wheel. It allows you to turn the headlights on and off, as well as control other exterior lights such as the parking lights and fog lights. If you are experiencing issues with your headlights, it is recommended to check the fuse, bulbs, and wiring before replacing the headlight switch.

The oil is coming from the breather tube that comes from the valve cover. There is supposed to be a filter that will block this, but alas, they sometimes do not work to well. One way to stop this, if it is a big problem would be to put a little batch of steel wool in the breather line at the air box side. This might help. Or, replace the original line and filter. As long as there is not too much oil getting in there, the car will still run fine.

Most likely rust has settled in. The best way is to remove the door panel and spray all the parts with either a rust spray, or Wd40. If you cannot open the door to get the panels off, then roll down the window, and use an oil can and squirt oil all over the lock parts, and work the lock at the same time. Might take some time, and put a piece of carton under the door to catch all the oil. Good luck.

If you mean what I think, it is a tube that will connect to the air filter housing coming from the engine. It helps remove any combustable air build up form inside the engine. Simple terms of course.

Most likely the timing is a little too high for low grade octane. Either go to a higher octane ( $$$$ ) or best, with a timing lite, just lower the timing till it stops knocking for the fuel that you are using.

Might just be the bearings in the front wheels. Check that. Also, a smart thing to check will be the water pump, if the pump is bad, makes it sound like the front main bearings in the engine are bad. And, hopefully there is nothing wrong with the engine. Good luck.

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The 1991 Mercury Topaz has a fuel tank capacity of around 13.5 gallons.

Either the ign. switch is faulty, or the starter is faulty

Or the starter solenoid is stuck closed, so the starter is constantly engaged and getting voltage from starter relay. If so you would need to replace the solenoid.

I just had a water pump installed in my Capri and while they're doing that, make sure they put a new timing belt in, because if you have a 91 Turbo w/ ac, it's a 4.5 hour job because the water pump is under the engine.

This could indicate an issue with the neutral safety switch, which prevents the engine from starting unless the transmission is in either Park or Neutral. The switch may be malfunctioning or misaligned, causing the car to only start in Neutral. It is recommended to have the neutral safety switch checked and potentially replaced by a professional mechanic.

There could be a number of problems. Start with checking if the fan is working. Unplug the wire to the fan and jump it with a good battery. Either pos. or neg. to either side. If the fan does not work, most likely the fan is defective, replace it. If it works, then make sure the power is getting to the wires. Check the wire plug to make sure it is clean. If this is good, with the engine at operating temp. use a 12 volt tester to see if power is being sent to the fan, if yes, then the fan really should work at this point, as per previous tests. If no power to the plug, then go to the fan sensor, just follow the wires to the sensor for the fan, and not for the engine temp. Unplug the sensor wire, jump the 2 wires with a paper clip, if the fan starts, then the sensor is defective, and just replace the sensor. You could do this first, but just make sure the fan does work by doing the first test. As long as there is power going to the plug at the fan it should work. If replacing the sensor, and the fan still does not come on, but the fan only works when you jump the wires at the sensor, then instead of spending a lot of $$$$$$$$$, just wire in a toggle switch to these two wires inside the car and operate manually. Hope this all helps.

Really going back in time. If it is the same as the '87, the module is on the firewall. Small box with a wire plug in. Sort of silver in color. Most times when this module is defective, the engine will cut out, and after a few minutes will restart. Ford should still have the part in stock. Just make sure the points are gapped properly and the rotor is in good shape.

Is it an inner or an outer tie rod. If it's an outer, than you loosen the jam nut on the tie rod, undo the tie rod end from the strut or steering arm/spindle or whatever it's connected to. And count how many times you turn it on removal, then install the new one and do the same in reverse, count the turns on installation so you have a similar alignment by the end

The oil pan on a 1993 Mercury Topaz is typically located underneath the engine towards the rear. You will need to lift the vehicle and access it from underneath to perform any maintenance or to change the oil.

1-3-4-2.......2.3 L engine. Check where the rotor points when the engine is at compression stroke on the number 1, take out spark plug on first cly. and turn by hand. You will find it. when piston is at the top, look where the rotor points. Goog luck.

To read the trouble codes in a 1993 Ford Topaz, you need to locate the diagnostic connector, usually found under the dashboard near the driver's side. Once you find the connector, you can use a code reader or jumper wire to extract the trouble codes, which will flash on the check engine light. Refer to a repair manual specific to your vehicle to interpret the codes.

This is possible, as long as you can get the c-clip off. Small space to work in. Most times because of the small space, its better to just have the system drained at the garage, remove the pump from underneath by taking the torsion bar support plate off, change the dryer, add the upgrade oil from r12 to 134 special oil, the auto parts will have it, and fill with 134. What you have to be careful of if you are trying to take the clutch out while pump still on engine, is that the clutch will not want to come of, so you pry it with a bar, and the the seal blows, and there goes all the r12, and now you have to replace the whole pump.

Its a very simple. Open the hood- reach in behind the headlight and take out the old bulb. You will have to give the big plastic holder about an eighth of a turn and it will pull right out. Then simply unplug the bulb. It pulls straight out. There is a little tab on it to hold it in place- so you will have to lift it up to pull the old bulb out. When installing the new halogen bulb- do NOT touch the glass of it. The oil in your skin of your hands will stay on the glass and it will burn it out almost immediatly!! Grip it only by the plastic base. Then simply put it back in the headlight- give it a turn to lock it in place and you are good to go.

The PCV or positive crankcase ventlation valve does as it is named. It will remove harmful gases from the engine. Also, you can find breather caps on the valve covers, this also helps to remove and fumes from the crankcase or engine base.

A defective brake light switch could cause the problem. Also a defective turn signal switch could also. The brake lights work through the turn signals. It cancels the brake light so that the turn signal can work.

Open the hood, look in the middle space between the firewall and motor. You will see the sensor comming out, IT LOOKS LIKE A SPARK PLUG. YOU WILL ALSO SEE THE CONNECTOR COMMING UP TOWARD YOU. MAKE SURE MOTER IS COOL BEFORE LOOKING.

To change out a fan relay for a 1993 Mercury Topaz, locate the relay, typically found in the engine compartment near the radiator. Disconnect the negative battery cable, remove the old relay, and insert the new one in its place. Reconnect the negative battery cable and test the fan to ensure the new relay is functioning correctly.