Trying to troubleshoot Mercury Sable 3.0 OHV (Vulcan)
#11
OK did you torque the head bolts down in right sequences and did you use the same bolts when you put them back on? Another thing did you do it in three stages when you were putting the bolts back in or did you just torque them down all at once. Some people don't have the patients to wait while doing something like that.
#13
Also I'm having a problem with the power windows as well, I checked the fuses for 210, 211 & 226, the fuses appear to be good. None of the window switches appear to work, I actually swapped out the master window switch with a good one out of a 02 taurus (exactly same switch) and they still didn't work, I'm not very good at checking wiring. I do have a multimeter, but I heard a test light is better but I don't have one.
Since all switches do not work, I'm wondering if its the hot feeding the master windows switch or a bad ground knocking them all out. I was wondering if the GEM wasn't going bad or something, would a 01 Taurus GEM work?
Since all switches do not work, I'm wondering if its the hot feeding the master windows switch or a bad ground knocking them all out. I was wondering if the GEM wasn't going bad or something, would a 01 Taurus GEM work?
Last edited by mcasdorph; 05-01-2016 at 09:10 AM. Reason: 01 Taurus GEM not 02, sorry
#14
Your multimeter should be just fine for checking if you have power and ground available at the master switch. If you don't have both or only one of them, there is always the possibility that a wire in the harness that folds as you open and close the driver's door might have opened.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
#16
Your multimeter should be just fine for checking if you have power and ground available at the master switch. If you don't have both or only one of them, there is always the possibility that a wire in the harness that folds as you open and close the driver's door might have opened.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
Edit: I do however hear the auto down relay kick when I press down on the driver window, but nothing happens other than the click of the relay
#17
If you hear the motor turn on with the switch it may be the regulator. As for the BCM, it is quite possible that one from a Taurus will work on a Sable. If you can post or message your VIN I would be happy to check what years/models interchange with your vehicle. Let me know.
#19
Your multimeter should be just fine for checking if you have power and ground available at the master switch. If you don't have both or only one of them, there is always the possibility that a wire in the harness that folds as you open and close the driver's door might have opened.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
You seem to have enough to do to solve the smoke problem , so I don't like to throw more work in front of you with the power window problem.
Kyle , our Ford Parts specialist on this site would be better able to answer your question regarding BCM compatibility.
Now I'll have to get back to the main issue and check coolant fluid levels and, I'm gonna put a little coolant in it and see if it smokes more, if it does that will rule out pooling.