20 Most Recent 1985 Ford Tempo Questions & Answers

If you suspect a blown fuse, i suggest that: Instead of wasting time searching for the exact location, why not just remove each fuse 1 by 1, and replacing them as you go so you don't mix them up. If you have any blown fuses, you will find it in under 30 seconds. If you don't know the difference between a good vs blown fuse, ill post a picture to help you identify. If your car has the round clear fuses with metal caps on each end, then blown ones will be burned black.

it is stuck open , time for new one

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Then go on a road test with a mechanic & thenleave it to be diagnosed for a misfire or whatever they find

under the center of the dash, below the radio and heater controls there is a cover that comes off the heater box, it is right behind that cover.disconnect the hoses under the hood and it should come out pretty easily.

Anything is possible.You will need to figure out if it is fuel or spark related.Could be a relay or a bad coil or a list of other things.

u should not have to remove pan. if the seal is leaking just replace. when u loosen the bolts it will provide enough room to replace gasket. if you really have to replace the pan. you have to loosen the motor mounts and jack up the engine a little. be very careful!!!!

hows the fluid pressure? might be bad rubber on top

Most alternators are not designed for that much current load. That was a practice that was used several years ago as a test.. but its really ******* alternators and wiring. Leave the battery connected and use a voltmeter to check while the car is running. Set the volt meter on 20 volts or so on the DC setting. Put positive to positive on the battery and neg to neg.. You should see 13.5 volts or above if your alternator is working properly.. Hope this helps..

the gap is.44

do you mean the ignition switch? sadly, its actually pretty difficult to remove. usually the screws that tighten them on are then purposely broken so the ignition is not tampered with. you'll have to take it to a dealership to get replaced. You can check by removing the plastic from the steering column. there might be 2-3 screws holding the plasic on the bottom of the column. then unclip the plastic. then you'll be able to see the ignition switch and how it is screwed on.

• There is a fuse panel located behind the left hand side of the instrument panel. Check to see if the fuel injector fuse is good. Should the fuse look good then it is time to get out the multi meter or test light and diagnose the harness. I have put up a diagram and a description of the the points to check. Sometimes it comes down to diagnosing. Check the fuse first.

• Fusible link C, Fusible link G, Fusible link J, Fusible link P, Fusible link R supply power to the EFI system.

1. Fuse Link A: At LH Strut Tower.
2. Fuse Link B: At LH Strut Tower.
3. Fuse Link C: LH Side Of Engine Compartment, At Starter Relay.
4. Fuse Link D: LH Side Of Engine Compartment, At Starter Relay.
5. Fuse Link E: At LH Strut Tower.
6. Fuse Link F: LH Side Of Engine Compartment, At Starter Relay.
7. Fuse Link G: Front Of LH Strut Tower, In Tape Out To C107.
8. Fuse Link H: At LH Strut Tower.
9. Fuse Link J: LH Side Of Engine Compartment, At Starter Relay.
10. Fuse Link P: LH Rear Of Engine Compartment, In Tape Out To C106.
11. Fuse Link R: LH Side Of Engine Compartment, At Starter Relay.
12. Fuse Panel: Behind LH Side Of Instrument Panel, Right Of Steering Column.

Regards, Tony

YOU BETTER GET TO A BRAKE SHOP AND FAST, SOUNDS LIKE YOUR REAR BEARINGS OR TIE RODS ARE GONE AND YOUR PADS ARE WORN DONE SO BADLY THERE IS METAL TO METAL CONTACT. YOU BACK WHEEL COULD FALL OFF. VERY, VERY DANGEROUS.