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How do I take an ignition module off of a 1986 mercury sable?

I have been trying to figure out how to remove my ignition module and the farthest I have been able to get is taking the distributor cap off of the car. The rest is just not happening I can’t figure out the next steps. The two bolts that are attaching the module to the distributor don’t match up to anything that I have in my tool box. Any help is appreciated.

It is a star socket. Kind of a reverse TORX bit. It is small I think a 3 or 4 millimeter. Most auto parts stores have the special tool for five bucks or so.

TIP: Try and replace without removing or rotating the distributor. That is possible most of the time. If you have to rotate it be sure to make a good reference mark so you can put it back exactly as it was.

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2 Responses to “How do I take an ignition module off of a 1986 mercury sable?”

  1. well call the dealer or parts store and get what size the head is then rent,barrow or buy the socket.
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  2. It is a star socket. Kind of a reverse TORX bit. It is small I think a 3 or 4 millimeter. Most auto parts stores have the special tool for five bucks or so.

    TIP: Try and replace without removing or rotating the distributor. That is possible most of the time. If you have to rotate it be sure to make a good reference mark so you can put it back exactly as it was.
    References :

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