What was the problem with my Mercury Mariner?
My Mercury Mariner 2010 had starting problems on and off. It turned out to be a faulty INERTIA SWITCH. This switch is often overlooked. I had the mechanic bypass it. Car runs fine now. Check this fix first before changing the starter, etc. Sign In or Register to comment.
What kind of engine does a Mercury Mariner Premier have?
Have a 2005 Mercury Mariner Premier, 108k miles, 3.0L engine. Was driving last week and the ABS light came on. Then slowly the dashboard lights dimmed to black and lost electricity. All this within a couple miles of driving. Limped home and tested the battery – dead. Recharged and tested the next morning – still fully charged.
Where can I find a 12V test light for my Mercury Mariner?
You can find a 12V test light at your local Harbor Freight or Auto Parts store. Everybody is asking for help trouble shooting a no start condition. Reference to help from Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice. My Mercury Mariner 2010 had starting problems on and off. It turned out to be a faulty INERTIA SWITCH.
Where is the starter relay on a Mercury Mariner?
Ford uses an antitheft system to tell the PCM to energize a starter relay located in the battery Junction box. The image shown here is from a 2008 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner. So your first job is to find out whether the no start problem is due to a bad relay or some other component or wiring harness.
My Mercury Mariner 2010 had starting problems on and off. It turned out to be a faulty INERTIA SWITCH. This switch is often overlooked. I had the mechanic bypass it. Car runs fine now. Check this fix first before changing the starter, etc. Sign In or Register to comment.
What kind of car is Mercury Mariner Premier?
Alright people, try to help me out here…my girlfriend owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier with a V6 engine…had to add that my girlfriend owns it because I would never own a vehicle made by ford due to it’s poor reliability, but anyway, she’s owned the vehicle for a little over a year, has 19,000 miles on it, and is having problems.
Ford uses an antitheft system to tell the PCM to energize a starter relay located in the battery Junction box. The image shown here is from a 2008 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner. So your first job is to find out whether the no start problem is due to a bad relay or some other component or wiring harness.
You can find a 12V test light at your local Harbor Freight or Auto Parts store. Everybody is asking for help trouble shooting a no start condition. Reference to help from Ricks Free Auto Repair Advice. My Mercury Mariner 2010 had starting problems on and off. It turned out to be a faulty INERTIA SWITCH.
What’s the junction box on a 2008 Mercury Mariner?
2008 Ford Escape Junction box which is similar to 2008 Mercury Mariner. Ford uses an antitheft system to tell the PCM to energize a starter relay located in the battery Junction box. The image shown here is from a 2008 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner.
Alright people, try to help me out here…my girlfriend owns a 2008 Mercury Mariner Premier with a V6 engine…had to add that my girlfriend owns it because I would never own a vehicle made by ford due to it’s poor reliability, but anyway, she’s owned the vehicle for a little over a year, has 19,000 miles on it, and is having problems.
What should I do if my Mercury Mariner wont start?
Grab your voltmeter and yank the starter relay. You’ll be testing the terminals in the relay socket. Look at the bottom of the relay to find the terminal number and locate those same terminals in the socket. With the key turn to the START position, you should see battery voltage on terminals 2 & 3.
2008 Ford Escape Junction box which is similar to 2008 Mercury Mariner. Ford uses an antitheft system to tell the PCM to energize a starter relay located in the battery Junction box. The image shown here is from a 2008 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner.
Why does my Mercury Mariner engine keep buzzing?
Turned the ignition off (no buzzing) turned the ignition on and started the engine-buzzing sounded again. I,brought the vehicle to the dealership were I purchased it from. The technician listened to it and said it is the fuel pump.
What causes a Mercury Mariner to not start?
While there are a variety of reasons your Mercury Mariner won’t start, the most common 3 are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter. How is a no-start diagnosis fixed?
Are there any problems with the Mercury Mariner?
The 2008 Mercury Mariner has 534 problems & defects reported by Mariner owners. The worst complaints are steering, transmission, and accessories – interior problems.
Turned the ignition off (no buzzing) turned the ignition on and started the engine-buzzing sounded again. I,brought the vehicle to the dealership were I purchased it from. The technician listened to it and said it is the fuel pump.
Why is my mercury transmission shifting the wrong gears?
The TCM sends signals to the solenoid pack and into the electronic transmission solenoids controlling whichever gear is being shifted. The programming error is causing the wrong signals to be sent to the electronic solenoids, and the Mercury transmission is shifting the wrong gears.
What causes a hard shift on a Jaguar?
The hard shifting and transmission slipping is commonly a result of software inadequacies, which do not account for all variables as the transmission heats to normal operating conditions. In some cases, the automatic transmission may be suffering from a damaged valve body or faulty shift solenoids.