How to troubleshoot ignition problems on a Mercury outboard?
Many ignition problems stem from electrical issues, but there are a few general troubleshooting tasks you should perform. Check that there is plenty of gas in the gas tank and that all fluid levels are at the right level. Make sure that all wires are connected properly. If there is no start from the engine, there may be no spark present.
Are there any problems with the Mercury transmission solenoid?
The transmission solenoid controls the flow of transmission fluid throughout the transmission of a Mercury automobile. Many technical service bulletins (TSB) and consumer reports cite problems with the solenoid in some Mercury models such as the Sable, Grand Marquis, Mountaineer or Cougar.
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.
Are there any problems with the Mercury Cougar solenoid?
Many technical service bulletins (TSB) and consumer reports cite problems with the solenoid in some Mercury models such as the Sable, Grand Marquis, Mountaineer or Cougar. A TSB is published on the 2000 Mercury Cougar concerning the intermittent loss of first and second gear because of a problem with the transmission solenoid.
The transmission solenoid controls the flow of transmission fluid throughout the transmission of a Mercury automobile. Many technical service bulletins (TSB) and consumer reports cite problems with the solenoid in some Mercury models such as the Sable, Grand Marquis, Mountaineer or Cougar.
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.
Are there any problems with the Mercury Verado engine?
Unless it only jumps a single tooth. Then the timing chain could be put back on and get the engine back in time without any issues. One other problem that was common for these engines was that they would lose compression on the bottom two cylinders! As time went on, compression would slowly drop on cylinders 5 & 6, causing serious problems.
Many technical service bulletins (TSB) and consumer reports cite problems with the solenoid in some Mercury models such as the Sable, Grand Marquis, Mountaineer or Cougar. A TSB is published on the 2000 Mercury Cougar concerning the intermittent loss of first and second gear because of a problem with the transmission solenoid.