Recent content by LeedsAL

Are the steering column servo motors 12V? If so, I'm going to attempt supplying 12V direct through the plug connector so I can adjust the column the way I want it and then leave it there. If any forum member has advice re how to do this ... specifically where to locate the connector ... please...

Here's an update. The dealer said the instrument cluster failure prevented the Front Electronic Module from working correctly. They verified not only the symptoms I reported but also others such as both front windows had stopped working. I bought a used instrument cluster on ebay and took it...

Local dealership (Long-Lewis Lincoln) says the problem is the instrument cluster and they quote $1600 for replacement with OEM part and “flashing” it to the car (plus $200 diagnostic fees already incurred). OUCH!! Can any forum member advise a viable alternative that’s less expensive?

Thanks for the quick answer! Had both battery and alternator out of the car and load-tested a few months ago. Both tested fine at that time but I realize that's no guarantee they're fine now. I'll follow your suggestion and take it to Lincoln ... and post results. Not sure of best dealer...

I have a 2003 LS V6 with 174K miles. With the help of this forum, I maintain it myself and have worked through several problems (coils & plugs, PCM, degas bottle, dccv, brakes, etc. ... Thanks, Guys!). Sorry for the long post, but I've learned it's usually best to give plenty of info...

Thanks joegr. Quick update ... compressor isn't oily and a/c has been working fine since my last post. I've decided to drive it until symptoms get more definite. Hopefully, it turns out to be a/c clutch as you described on your Ranger. Appreciate the help.

Thanks. Is there a way to determine that? Do you think I'm doing any harm to just continue to drive the car and use the a/c until something more definite happens?

I have a 2003 LS V6 (gen 2 car) that I bought used apprx 18 mos ago. I enjoy it a lot. It has 170K miles on it and I do most of the maintenance myself. So far, plugs, coils, engine management computer, brakes, & heater valve ... all per some excellent advice from members who post in this...

My car is a 2003 Lincoln LS with 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission, manufactured January 2003, 155K miles. This is the 2nd-generation car and I love it. Can any forum member advise regarding problems with power door locks and exterior mirrors? Power lock on driver-side rear door...

Joegr … as always, thanks for your help! I bought a used fan on ebay and installed it. It seems to have fixed the problem.

Thanks, joegr, for the test proceedure. Your posts always seem to be concise and informative, this one no different. My car has the two-connector system for the fan but I haven't been able to work on it until today. Here's what I discovered. 1. The fan runs but not at full speed. The last...

My car is a 2003 Lincoln LS with 3.0L V6 engine and automatic transmission, manufactured January 2003, 150K miles. This is the 2nd-generation car. Can any forum member tell me how to test the radiator fan and sensor system? I bought the car a few months ago and I love it. It’s been running...

The car is finally fixed. Thanks to all who took the time to read my post and give me input. Here’s the update. GOECM told me the processor in my ECM was bad and it therefore couldn’t be rebuilt. They said a bad processor is the only part in the LS’ ECM that precludes them attempting to...

Based on forum feedback, my hunch is that the ECM is bad. I’m guessing the initial problem was coils and plugs but that I damaged the ECM when I re-started the car with weak battery; that’s when things really seemed to begin journey from bad to worse. I pulled the ECM and sent to a company...

Joegr ... thanks. No wiring problems that I've been able to find. Do you think PCM is more likely than throttle body? If PCM, do you have any tips about where to get one and how to get it "flash-programmed" to match the car. I've seen some used/reman ones on ebay and I figure they're...