Starter

Asked by Joseph Jan 25, 2020 at 01:04 PM about the 1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I got a 97 Mercury Cougar that when I start it it stays
engaged and keeps wanting to start unless I move to key
back just a little bit so far. Burned up two starters plus I put
a new key ignition in and it still does the same at one point
or at some time it would engage on its own while the car is
cranked that's what made me replace the key ignition

1 Answer
103,945

KenF answered 5 years ago

Just to be clear, was it the ignition SWITCH or the ignition LOCK CYLINDER you replaced? They are two separate things. The switch is where I would start trouble shooting.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Starter 2 Answers

    Where's the starter located?

    1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Starter replacentnt trade off 1 Answer

    Will a startet for a 1982 ford starter exchange with a 1999 mercury cougar

    1999 Mercury Cougar V6 Hatchback FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 mercury cougar 2.5 v6 starter replacement 2 Answers

    attempting to remove starter there are no haynes manuals available to help me, I have removed the air filter housing and radiator hoses, and am unable to budge the bolts? have soaked in pb blaster. ...

    2001 Mercury Cougar V6 Hatchback FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Starter 1 Answer

    I got a 97 Mercury Cougar that when I start it it stays engaged and keeps wanting to start unless I move to key back just a little bit so far. Burned up two starters plus I put a new key ignition i...

    1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe RWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2000 mercury cougar 2.5 liter how to replace starter 1 Answer

    Trying to figure out the best way to get my starter out. Its jammed so the starter is no good. Im trying to pull it from the top. Reason im thinking starter is because motor ran fine and start n...

    2000 Mercury Cougar V6 Hatchback FWD

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

1997 Mercury Cougar

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Mercury Cougar Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    lisagayle
    Reputation
    2,350
  • #2
    Jessica Cornelison
    Reputation
    640
  • #3
    dandyoun
    Reputation
    460
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford Mustang
1,012 Great Deals out of 21,547 listings starting at $1,995
Used Ford Thunderbird
20 Great Deals out of 561 listings starting at $5,995
Used Pontiac Firebird
6 Great Deals out of 293 listings starting at $8,611
Used Lincoln Town Car
9 Great Deals out of 518 listings starting at $2,999
Used Pontiac Grand Prix
146 listings starting at $1,799

Used Cars For Sale

1997 Mercury Cougar XR7 Coupe RWD For Sale
3 listings

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.