Couple of easy questions

[Kevin]

1 - air suspension has been replaced with springs - how can I disable the 'check air ride' message.

2 - transmission flush - can I do this easily myself, or do I have to do this at a shop?

3 - daytime run lights - is there a module like the Cats/Birds have I can unplug (or a fuse)?


I have decided to use the Mark as my getaround car - the Cougar is kinda parked in the garage for now. Can't believe how good the fuel milage is on this thing - 23.7mpg average. Instant readout also doesn't show any difference between 65mph and 80mph - shows about 30mpg while cruising. Is this reading right?

 

[husky017]

2 - transmission flush can easily be done yourself...you can remove the pan and replace the filter along with about 5 quarts of new fluid...otherwise the torque converter has a drain plug accessible through the rubber inspection plug on the bell housing...this will require a complete refill of around 13 quarts

 

[Iszi]

Wow... these pages were harder to find than I thought they would be.

For #1:

http://www.americanairsuspension.com/MK8-CONV-TURNING_LIGHT_OUT.htm
http://www.americanairsuspension.com/trblwire.htm

For #2: Should be able to do it yourself, and I'm pretty sure there's plenty of walkthroughs available if you need to look those up. Just make sure to put Mercon V in, and while you're at it you may want to do the 1-2 accumulator swap if it's not done already.

 

[billcu]

The 94's with DRL's have a DRL module but I don't know what year your car is. There are many changes through the different year Mark VIII's.

Don't you need the DRL's where you live?

 

[JMiles_T]

Check Air Ride message...

1 - air suspension has been replaced with springs - how can I disable the 'check air ride' message.

Link

 

[Kevin]

Great info guys, will attempt tomorrow. Had my hands full removing the air silencer tonight.

I didn't think to google the air suspension disable problem, thought this was the kind of place to ask about it. Thanks all the same.

So rather than flush the tranny it can be drained old school style? There's no cooler on these cars?

Have already looked for a DRL module where it was located in the Cougar, but didn't see anything that looked like one there.

 

[billcu]

On the 94 Mark VIII, the DRL relay is located behind the glove box. The DRL resistor is located in the right front fender.

I don't know if this helps you because I still don't know what year your car is.:shifty:

 

[Kevin]

Sorry, it's a 94. Thought my info was in my sig - where'd it go?

 

[husky017]

So rather than flush the tranny it can be drained old school style? There's no cooler on these cars?

theres no actual separate tranny cooler..that i know of...basically you have two options... You can remove the pan, change the filter, and add whatever drains out..around 5 quarts. If you choose, in addition to this, there is a drain plug on the torque converter with contains the remaining 8 or so quarts.

check out this page - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/lincoln-mark-viii/Transmission-Filter-Change/index.htm

 

[Iszi]

So rather than flush the tranny it can be drained old school style? There's no cooler on these cars?

theres no actual separate tranny cooler..that i know of...basically you have two options... You can remove the pan, change the filter, and add whatever drains out..around 5 quarts. If you choose, in addition to this, there is a drain plug on the torque converter with contains the remaining 8 or so quarts.

check out this page - http://www.lincolnvscadillac.com/tech/lincoln-mark-viii/Transmission-Filter-Change/index.htm

There's no "if you choose" about it. Drain that torque converter, otherwise the flush really isn't worth your time. Well over half of your tranny fluid is in that converter!

 

[Kevin]

Oh, draining the TC is a given - no way I'd leave that.

My past experience with flushing has been to pump out the old as it sucks up the new. But I like the idea of doing it myself, and doing a complete drain AND filter change.

Thanks for the tips guys.

 

[husky017]

I totally see where you guys are coming from. Personally i chose to do the filter and 5 quarts and leave the rest alone. There has been many instances where people develop problems from a complete flush and I don't want to take the risk. New filter, 5 quarts of Amsoil ATF does the job for me. Maybe next summer I'll drain the TC and get some more new fluid in there.

 

[driller]

You can disconnect the tranny cooler line and attach a hose and run the engine long enough to pump out the fluid into a suitable container.

Measure the fluid removed and replace 1/2 the amount with new Mercon V. Run the car with the brake set and wheels chocked, shifting the shift lever through all positions for about 3 seconds each. Then put in the remaining quantity of new fluid. Run the vehicle to operating temperature and recheck transmission fluid level.