1996 Cougar electrical problems

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1996 Cougar electrical problems

Unread post by 1234567 » Tue Apr 09, 2013 9:33 am

1996 xr7 cougar drivers seat,trunk release do not work and head lights flicker. Are these all related to same problem?Also does the trunk have a relay switch in it I left it over winter in storage and when I went to get it out it would not start and there was a clicking noise in the trunk? Thank you

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Re: 1996 Cougar electrical problems

Unread post by TerryAuto » Tue Apr 09, 2013 4:46 pm

The clicking noise in the trunk was just due to a weak battery.

These problems may all be related to a ground problem. With it being 17 years old, the problem could be anywhere. With it in storage, a mouse might have chewed through some wires. You are going to need to pull on wiring harnesses, look for corrosion, damaged wires.

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Re: 1996 Cougar electrical problems

Unread post by carriedi » Wed Apr 10, 2013 6:14 pm

when do the headlights flicker? The trunk release does have a relay in the trunk. Right rear of trunk lid according to book. There is a seat & lock circuit breaker in the primary junction block
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Re: 1996 Cougar electrical problems

Unread post by raneger » Mon Jun 01, 2015 4:46 am

Don't you think it might be grounding problem? If it does remove both cables from battery and clean the ends and the battery, and have it reinstall properly.

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Re: 1996 Cougar electrical problems

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