I have a problem with my vehicle: it does not start and there is no spark. When turning the ignition key, the light that is right next to the digital clock on the dashboard remains blinking. Does anyone know what might be happening? I'm really worried.
Thanks. I've already solved it. The wires from the sensor that sends the signal to the coil were stuck together, causing the failure. I needed to repair the harness as well. Hope it helps and thank you for your response.
I own a Mercury Mystique 1996 and the engine harness has a manufacturing problem. The wires covering gets damaged with time because it is exposed to the heat from the engine, causing the wires to peel. When two peeled sections join, a short circuit is generated and that is were major problems begin: high fuel consumption, jerks, lack of response on uphill roads, overdrive activation, among many others. And this problem must be corrected from scratch; Ford is responsible for all the failures. I do not recommend it.
I have the same problem with a Mystique 96 which has barely got 50000 miles. I've thought about replacing the harness, but I do not know where to buy it.
First, you need to check that there is electric current reaching the coil. If there is, then check there is current in the wires, by turning the ignition key and removing the wires one by one. If there is no spark, it must be the coil. Good luck
I bought my Mystique Mercury a year ago and it is now happening that, if I leave the stereo turned on, the engine does not start. The switch opens, but the starter does not respond. It is only after trying many times that I can finally start driving. Can anyone guide me please? I really do not know what might be happening. I thought about changing the battery, but I do not know if it is the best option.
I personally believe the problem must be in the ignition switch. If the alternator was not charging the battery, the engine would never start. In order to check if they are failing, do the following: with a digital voltage meter measure the battery terminals which, at rest, should have a voltage of around 11.95-12 volts; then start the engine and leave it at idle speed, measure the voltage again and it should be around 13.43 volts. If the voltages are lower than those values, the alternator is not working and depletes the battery. Hope it helps.
I own a Mystique 2000 engine 2.5 and one day, I arrived home, parked it like any other day and, the following morning, there was no way to start the engine. It has got spark and fuel, but it does not start. The fuel pump has been replaced, but nothing changed. Can anyone help me please?
My key will not turn to the off position to stop the engine from running. I can remove the key but I can not turn off the engine. To stop the engine I have to pull the fuse and disconnect the battery everytime I want to stop or reverse the procedure if I want to go. Help