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Mercury
Sable
Engine
Symptoms
Idle Rough
Engine light stays on, idles rough
2004 MERCURY SABLE
140,000 MILES • 6.0L • AUTOMATIC
CARRIE ROBERTS
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Catalytic converter? Engine light stays on, idles rough
Apr 3, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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Good morning,
There are many reasons that could cause rough running. I attached a guide for you of possibilities.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-misfires-or-runs-rough
I would check the compression to be sure the engine is still good. You should have 140-160 pounds in each cylinder.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-test-engine-compression
Did you have the code checked for the engine light? I need that code to help narrow the area of failure.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing
Roy
Apr 3, 2021 at 11:07 PM
CARRIE ROBERTS
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2CarPros.
Thank you for responding. I have taken it to a shop. I was charged for a leak in the manifold. Also replacing a coil. It still chokes out.
Carrie Roberts
Apr 29, 2021 at 9:38 AM
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Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so we can see what's going on? that would be great. You can upload it here with your response.
Apr 29, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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