
1999 Mercury Mystique GS 2.0L Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts out, Stall, MIL Lamp on
Car came in with both timming belt idler pullys busted. Installed new timimg belt kit as per info sheet provided by gates, car will not idle sets mil code p1383,have rechecked timing marks, belt tension,oil level with no change. Car will run at very high rpm s...
FIX posted 7/14/2010
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VIN | 1MEFM6536X |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / EFI. |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts Out, Stall, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Always |
Misc. | 4 Door |
Trouble Codes
P1383 | Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1) |
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Vehicle Data
1999 Mercury Mystique GS
VIN | 1MEFM6536X |
Engine | 2.0 L / 4 cyl / GAS |
Trans | 4-speed Automatic (Electronic) |
Delivery | Fuel Injection / EFI. |
Emissions | OBD-II Compliant |
Symptoms | Poor Idle Quality, Hesitation, Surge, Cuts Out, Stall, MIL Lamp On |
Occurs | Always |
Misc. | 4 Door |
Trouble Codes
P1383 | Variable Cam Timing Over-Retarded (Cylinder Bank 1) |