I purchased an '84 Lincoln Mark VII back in August of 2005. I've been an extremely happy owner until about two weeks ago. The weather here in Anchorage, AK was averaging around -10F then. The car had a few problems starting before the cold snap came. I figured it was mainly the battery, as the car came from Las Vegas. I'd had to jump start it for a few days to get it running. About two weeks ago, the car decided that it would not start. I tried to get it running for about 3 or 4 days before giving up and having it towed to a mechanic. They basically thawed out the car, charged the new battery, did an oil change, and changed a sensor. I picked up the car last week, drove it to my work, and finished up my work day. When I went to start the car, it turned over like a champ, but wouldn't start. I had the car towed back to the mechanic where they took another look at it. Roughly 5 days later, I picked up the car again. I stopped at a gas station, filled up the tank, and drove it to work. After work, I walked to the parking lot and the car wouldn't start again.
I was wondering if anyone out there has had a similar problem. I'm at my wit's end with this car. Any advice would be a major help. To me, it sounds like it's not getting spark, but I'm not a mechanic.
Here is the list of work that has been done so far:
I was wondering if anyone out there has had a similar problem. I'm at my wit's end with this car. Any advice would be a major help. To me, it sounds like it's not getting spark, but I'm not a mechanic.
Here is the list of work that has been done so far:
- Changed spark plugs
- Changed plug wires
- Changed ignition coil
- Oil change
- Changed sensor (not sure which one)
- New battery
- Cleaned up distributor (wire brush)