May 21, 200520 yr I own a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis, and have a question. When my car is on for 10-15 minutes (usally when im parking) in stalls (the engine shuts off, but the car is still actully on), so I have to start it up again. The engine runs fine, so im assuming it is something with one of the fuses, because recently I had a new stero installed. Everytime I start the car the clock resets back to 12:00, also since the stero installation the inside lights only work with the the car on. Any suggestions to what the promblem might be would be appricated.
May 21, 200520 yr You may need a new battery. Also, I suggest you get a cap for your sound system so it doesn't kill your battery.
May 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(3E8 @ May 21, 2005 -> 02:43 PM) I think the problem is that you're driving a 1990 Mercury Grand Marquis. I drive a 1989 Honda Prelude. I call it Hubert.
May 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(DBAH0 @ May 21, 2005 -> 06:00 AM) I drive a 1989 Honda Prelude. I call it Hubert. I drive a 1998 Ford F-150 Pick up. I call it My Truck.
May 21, 200520 yr QUOTE(YASNY @ May 21, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) I drive a 1998 Ford F-150 Pick up. I call it My Truck. Sorry but Hubert's looking for something in his age group to hook up with.
May 21, 200520 yr Author I'm going to try driving it with the stereo on for the next couple days, and see if that's the promblem.
May 21, 200520 yr Author I was riding fine for 20 minutes or so, and put it in reverse to park, and it stalled. It always does stalls in reverse. The stereo was off so I don't think it's something with one of the fuses.
May 21, 200520 yr I just talked to Brian about it (Mercury enthusiast). He said that his ASC McLaren Capri has a large stereo and to support the amp draw, the guy he bought it from upgraded his altenator and the battery to make sure there is enough juice for everything. He said if that isn't your problem, check the fuel filter (it could need replacing - when it gets gummed up the fuel that gets through isn't as much and is dirty clogging your injectors or carb depending on which fuel system you have - this if my observation, not his from previous experience).
May 21, 200520 yr Author Thanks for all the suggestions, I'll let my mechanic look at it. And mention these things to him.
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