ANOTHER WHAT'S IT WORTH THREAD

[bugsyc]

As some of you who may have read here,my 03 MM has an electrical issue..I can't find anyone local that can fix it..I'm thinking about shipping the car to someone who can...So,after shipping and diagnosing and then fixing,I'm probably looking at somewhere between 1&2K..If I'm lucky...
I already bought a new car,so time isn't an issue...I'm wondering what I can get for her to someone who parts these cars out...Car was just painted...So you'll have front and rear bumpers.,doors etc...Interior is pristine..Dash,console seats etc. all near perfect..Plus 4 original wheels...Motor runs very strong..Does 130 like nothing...410 gears.CAI,custom tune and SCT xcal tuner..Full size spare..Trunk organizer..CD changer,,Marauder mats..New air ride compressor.New front brake pads and rotors..Maybe 50 miles on them..Car was running great and just died..No noises,no smoke,nothing..Just died while inline for the car wash
How much can I get for it????I'll consider all reasonable offers....Ofcourse car will need to be transported...And NO $8 won't buy it...

[fastblackmerc]

As some of you who may have read here,my 03 MM has an electrical issue..I can't find anyone local that can fix it..I'm thinking about shipping the car to someone who can...So,after shipping and diagnosing and then fixing,I'm probably looking at somewhere between 1&2K..If I'm lucky...
I already bought a new car,so time isn't an issue...I'm wondering what I can get for her to someone who parts these cars out...Car was just painted...So you'll have front and rear bumpers.,doors etc...Interior is pristine..Dash,console seats etc. all near perfect..Plus 4 original wheels...Motor runs very strong..Does 130 like nothing...410 gears.CAI,custom tune and SCT xcal tuner..Full size spare..Trunk organizer..CD changer,,Marauder mats..New air ride compressor.New front brake pads and rotors..Maybe 50 miles on them..Car was running great and just died..No noises,no smoke,nothing..Just died while inline for the car wash
How much can I get for it????I'll consider all reasonable offers....Ofcourse car will need to be transported...And NO $8 won't buy it...

When you come up with a price maybe we'll talk............

[BUCKWHEAT]

How many miles are on the car? What year is it? If I read your comments right, the car is in good shape, but for the non-start problem. Any other significant issues with the car? I am asking because I do have time to fool with the electrical problem.

[Turbov6Bryan]

What are the miles, color combo,options any prior accidents?

My mom wants a marauder so I could offer a fair amount

Who painted it and what is the quality of the paint?

[Spectragod]

$1000 and I'll come get it. Of course that price is based on sight unseen blah blah blah.

I'd just fix it, really. I know a guy.....:rolleyes: :D

[VA-Mach1]

A buck two ninety eight. :violin:

[Pat]

Take it to member "Curless". He has the magic tough in these kinds of issues.

[bugsyc]

$1000 and I'll come get it. Of course that price is based on sight unseen blah blah blah.

I'd just fix it, really. I know a guy.....:rolleyes: :D

Check your PM's on the other site..

[bugsyc]

What are the miles, color combo,options any prior accidents?

My mom wants a marauder so I could offer a fair amount

Who painted it and what is the quality of the paint?
It has 92000 miles...03 300A black on black..midrange paint job at a local body shop...Looks great though..All sealed and highly polished..
Has been in 3 accidents in 13 years..I'm the original owner...Insurance had it fixed...No skimping

[bugsyc]

I'm answering questions but truth be told,I really don't know what I'm going to do yet...Just putting out a feeler to see what it would bring..

Curless check your PM's...FBM,we need to talk...

[bugsyc]

How many miles are on the car? What year is it? If I read your comments right, the car is in good shape, but for the non-start problem. Any other significant issues with the car? I am asking because I do have time to fool with the electrical problem.
NO OTHER ISSUES...REAL NICE CAR....

[VA-Mach1]

Sorry. Gotta be blunt and truthful. Feeler is nothing more but searching for someone to over pay for something that you are already aware of that does not have the value you would like. You can't be wishy-washy about selling something. If you "really" want to sell it. Set a price that is negotiable, post all info about the car (in a for sale thread) WITH pics of everything and it will sell. I know it might sound rough, but I mean it with honesty and trying to help you.

[1Marauder]

Completely agree. And this goes for a low mile fully blown trilogy as well as a 183,000 mile stock ride.

No one is served by a "I'm thinking about selling..." As the reality of the market in not brought to fruition. Also, the "No need to really sell so..." Is total BS. A respectful $xx,xxx firm, is all that is needed.

Full data + full pictures + full disclosure + full service records = FULL PRICE!

[bugsyc]

OK,Point taken...Price is $5000...God's head grill,shaved trunk,s55 taillights and back up lights..Do a search and you'll find more pictures

[Zack]

Deal of the day

[Spectragod]

Deal of the day



Other than its a crank no start.

I would fix it personally, if it were mine

[Zack]

I wonder if he checked the pcm diode yet

[Spectragod]

Don't know, I've been trying to get some more info. Apparently he has a pats light flashing on crank


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[bugsyc]

I wonder if he checked the pcm diode yet
Tell me how to check it and I will....

[bugsyc]

Deal of the day


YOU HEARD THE MAN....DEAL OF THE DAY...

[Spectragod]

Measure both sides of the diode, it will be open one way and not the other, if it's open both ways, it's bad


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[L.Mark]

You could have it shipped to Curless Auto in Grand Rapids MI. I had an electrical issue that I spent over $1500 on locally and noone could fix it. I took it to Chris and he found the problem and had it fixed in less than week!!!! NO PROBLEMS SINCE!!!

[Spectragod]

We may have this sorted via PM, seems pretty simple with all the info


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[bugsyc]

PCM diode is good....Someone tell me how to get the sight cover off the PCM plug...Please

[Spectragod]

8mm bolt, lefty loosey, and pull


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[Zack]

Its 10mm FYI

[Spectragod]

Oops


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[martyo]

Its 10mm FYI


Oops


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Queue tr video of bugsyc trying to hammer the 8 mm onto the PCM....

:D

[bugsyc]

[QUOTE=Zack;1496051]Its 10mm FYI[/QU

Yep 10mm...But,bolt doen't come through pcm plug sight guard....

[Turbov6Bryan]

The bolt is held in the adapter. Now pull on it and there's the pins for the PCM

The PCM is under the dash, why are you pulling the main harness off the PCM?

[bugsyc]

The bolt is held in the adapter. Now pull on it and there's the pins for the PCM

The PCM is under the dash, why are you pulling the main harness off the PCM?

I got that...I'm looking for the voltage wire (y/bk) to the pcm...I believe that wire is broken in the harness that goes across the front of the car...

Trying to isolate that wire....Can't see it in the bundle coming from PCM...I tested it from the inside of that plug and no voltage....I want to apply voltage to that wire...The sight guard is blocking my view....
If I can't get to it at the pcm,I'have to take the bumper off and get to it from there....That's why...

[Spectragod]

You can cut the tape on the wire loom (where the loom is split), then pull the loom off the harness to access the wire. It will still be tight, as there is not a lot of slack in the harness.


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[fastblackmerc]

Have you checked the harness at the left front, near the headlight and air ride compressor? Known problem area.

[martyo]

I got that...I'm looking for the voltage wire (y/bk) to the pcm...I believe that wire is broken in the harness that goes across the front of the car...

Trying to isolate that wire....Can't see it in the bundle coming from PCM...I tested it from the inside of that plug and no voltage....I want to apply voltage to that wire...The sight guard is blocking my view....
If I can't get to it at the pcm,I'have to take the bumper off and get to it from there....That's why...

Just remember to keep the magic smoke collector close at hand. This way if you accidentally let the magic smoke out of the PCM you'll at least be able to collect it all. Of course, the hard part will be then getting the magic smoke back into the PCM but I think fastblkmerc offers a tutorial on that.

[Spectragod]

Just remember to keep the magic smoke collector close at hand. This way if you accidentally let the magic smoke out of the PCM you'll at least be able to collect it all. Of course, the hard part will be then getting the magic smoke back into the PCM but I think fastblkmerc offers a tutorial on that.



Nah.... Nothing to this, he's just lost power to his PCM. Should be an easy fix.

[bugsyc]

Just remember to keep the magic smoke collector close at hand. This way if you accidentally let the magic smoke out of the PCM you'll at least be able to collect it all. Of course, the hard part will be then getting the magic smoke back into the PCM but I think fastblkmerc offers a tutorial on that.


Now Now Mo,Let's be nice.....This is my last ditch effort to fix it myself...If not,off it goes to MO's...

[justbob]

Queue tr video of bugsyc trying to hammer the 8 mm onto the PCM....



:D


Funny stuff right there..^

Hope you nail it Bugs


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[martyo]

Now Now Mo,Let's be nice.....This is my last ditch effort to fix it myself...If not,off it goes to MO's...

I am being nice. I just like references to letting the magical smoke out of the box. Heck, we've all done it unfortunately!

[Hawkco]

Great! Start your own thread about it so we can keep things straight.......... :D

My mistake. I was responding to an earlier post before going all the way through the thread. I tried deleting my post, but couldn't find the delete button under edit. I guess I still have only newbie powers.

[bugsyc]

So,I guess that none of the guys who part out these cars is interested in a complete car????The engine,wheels,interior(seats,d ash,.doors)Front and rear bumper covers etc. aren't worth 5K...

[bugsyc]

More Pictires on Marauders FOR SALE..forum

[bugsyc]

Check out more pics on MM's for sale on the OTHER site....

[martyo]

Is the electrical issue still present?

[bugsyc]

Yes,The electrical issue is still an issue as stated in post#1...Thus the 5K price....I posted for sale in a moment of frustration. Don't be surprised if it turns up at your shop..

[justbob]

I've been having upload issues as well.


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[martyo]

Yes,The electrical issue is still an issue as stated in post#1...Thus the 5K price....I posted for sale in a moment of frustration. Don't be surprised if it turns up at your shop..

Did you try the repair you were discussing with Darren to get power to the PCM?

[bugsyc]

Did you try the repair you were discussing with Darren to get power to the PCM?
Working on it as we speak...I'm having trouble getting my hand in there..

[bugsyc]

Martyo,Spectragod and any electrical gurus out there....I spliced into the power wire to the PCM..12V DEFINETLY going into PCM...No difference....Same symptoms..Now what??? It looks like we're going to Mo's...

[bugsyc]

Car is fixed and working like new..PCM fuse socket was bad..The fuse tested good so,I didn't think that the problem was there..Pulled the BJB and the socket ground was corroded..Resoldered it and put a new fuse in and she fired right up...I'm a very happy camper.Still for sale but,no longer 5k..If you want an 03 with 94000 miles,original owner,new paint it will take $8500..:)

[junior]

Car is fixed and working like new..PCM fuse socket was bad..The fuse tested good so,I didn't think that the problem was there..Pulled the BJB and the socket ground was corroded..Resoldered it and put a new fuse in and she fired right up...I'm a very happy camper.Still for sale but,no longer 5k..If you want an 03 with 94000 miles,original owner,new paint it will take $8500..:)

Are you going to take the extra money from the sale and share it with the members that helped you diagnose the problem? :beer:

[babbage]

God what a deal. shame that you have electrical issue. Did you check the ground wires?
Wire harness can get pinched near the drivers side headlight.

$5K is a steal. Wheres Jerry?

[jay87lx]

God what a deal. shame that you have electrical issue. Did you check the ground wires?
Wire harness can get pinched near the drivers side headlight.

$5K is a steal. Wheres Jerry?

Scroll up, car is fixed now with a new price of $8500
:)

[Turbov6Bryan]

Car is fixed and working like new..PCM fuse socket was bad..The fuse tested good so,I didn't think that the problem was there..Pulled the BJB and the socket ground was corroded..Resoldered it and put a new fuse in and she fired right up...I'm a very happy camper.Still for sale but,no longer 5k..If you want an 03 with 94000 miles,original owner,new paint it will take $8500..:)

So it was on the bottom side of the BJB?

Glad you opened it up and found it

[justbob]

I thought one of the first things you checked was for power at the PCM?


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[1Marauder]

ALL is well that ends well...

And we all understand the frustration of the unknown mystery car wont start issue. Funny as it seems almost better to have that starts and runs poorly than one that stops and then runs not at all (even though this isn't true).

When my start/brake/safety sensor and or the fuse both went bad at/around the same time -- I was "red hot pissed off" about it for a few weeks, until one morning I read through the threads and the advice given (three times unemotionally) over a cup of coffee, and elected to simply fix both issues at same time. $18.00 fuse, $22 part, 1 hour of getting up and down below the steering wheel and car started right up!

Thanks then to all the helped back then -- and thanks now for all the help above!

And what is this about the magic smoke? :)

[bugsyc]

I thought one of the first things you checked was for power at the PCM?


Sent from my iThrone using TapatalkI did and there was..The fuse wasn't even blown.I was getting 12V at PCM.Maybe intermittently?Don't know..I only found it because I was looking at underside of BJB..

Thanks to all that tried to help..Can't wipe the grin off my face..

[jay87lx]

Sorry. Gotta be blunt and truthful. Feeler is nothing more but searching for someone to over pay for something that you are already aware of that does not have the value you would like.
basically this^^^

[bugsyc]

You are not paying attention..Read through all the posts..Feeler is long gone.Put up for sale with unknown electrical issue for 5K..Pictures posted..Now that car is fixed,the price is 8500..Try to keep up..LOL

[Turbov6Bryan]

Are you going to take the extra money from the sale and share it with the members that helped you diagnose the problem? :beer:

I'm usually happy to help members fix their cars

Just wished he would have taken my advice back in March

Post #10

http://www.mercurymarauder.net/forums/showthread.php?t=100854


He had like 5 threads on this issue, just happy to hear it's running

Doubt the air ride is fixed LOL

[bugsyc]

Yes Sir..Brian you are a genius..I should have followed your advice..Anyway,All's well that ends well..:bows: