Lincoln LS Problem.....Instrument Cluster

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06blackls

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I bought my 06 ls v8 about three and a half months ago. Unfortunately, it has been at the dealership for two of those three and a half months now. I started noticing funny patterns in the shifting. would shift whenever it wanted even withough changing the pressure on the gas pedal. Sometimes it wouldnt down shift after stops etc...... the dealership said it was the instrument cluster and they would have to order it. However, there are no companies out there aparently that re-manufacture this part and they cannot get out. has anyone else out there had this problem? also any other major issues i should be concerned about with the car? very frustrating:mad:
 
I also have a Black 06 Ls, No issues, 100,000 kms/ 60k miles.
hope you can sort it out, check coils as previously mentioned. Have you had a tranny service? Best Eric
 
definitely sounds like coils. if i were you i would go tell them to check them if they havent. if it is the coils you shouldnt have to pay for anything.
 
i have 90 miles left on my factory warranty. so its still covered thank God. they "said" they tested the cluster and it was bad. idk how they do that. but it its under warranty i dont think they would be taking them this long as they are paying enterprise for me to drive a DODGE. however, i never thought of the coils. how or why might that effect things? i will ask them... just curious
 
honestly, what do you think in the intrustment cluster that could have an effect on the shifting? the instrument cluster is just a message board, telling you certain things while lite up, they can dianos the cluster, but with what you complaining about doesnt seem to fit with the instrument cluster


Condition Possible Sources Action

* No communication with the instrument cluster



* Fuse(s)
* Circuitry
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test A .

* No communication with the front electronic module (FEM)



* Circuitry
* FEM



* REFER to Section 419-10 to continue diagnosis of the FEM.

* No communication with the rear electronic module (REM)



* Circuitry
* REM



* REFER to Section 419-10 to continue diagnosis of the REM.

* No communication with the restraint control module (RCM)



* Circuitry
* RCM



* REFER to Section 501-20B to continue diagnosis of the RCM.

* No communication with the electronic parking brake module



* Circuitry
* Parking brake module



* REFER to Section 206-05 to continue diagnosis of the parking brake module.

* Incorrect fuel gauge indication



* Fuel tank
* Circuitry
* Jet pump module
* Fuel delivery module
* Rear electronic module (REM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test B .

* Incorrect temperature gauge indication



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test C .

* The low fuel warning indicator is never/always on



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test D .

* The speedometer is inoperative



* Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test E .

* The odometer is inoperative



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test F .

* The tachometer is inoperative



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test G .

* The door ajar indicator is inoperative (chime is operative)/does not operate correctly



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test H .

* The safety belt warning indicator is never/always on



* Circuitry
* Safety belt switch (part of buckle end)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test I .

* The low oil pressure warning indicator is never/always on



* Circuitry
* Engine oil pressure
* Engine oil pressure switch
* Front electronic module (FEM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test J .

* The charging system warning indicator is never/always on



* Charging system
* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test K .

* The brake warning indicator is never on



* Circuitry
* Brake fluid level sensor
* Front electronic module (FEM)
* Electronic parking brake system
* Parking brake module
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test L .

* The brake warning indicator is always on



* Circuitry
* Low brake fluid level
* Low brake pressure
* Brake fluid level sensor
* Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
* Front electronic module (FEM)
* Parking brake module
* Instrument cluster



* REFER to Section 206-09 to continue diagnosis of the brake warning indicator.

* The high beam indicator is never/always on



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test M .

* The low washer fluid warning indicator is never/always on



* Circuitry
* Low washer fluid switch
* Front electronic module (FEM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test N .

* The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is never on



* ABS module
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test O .

* The anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning indicator is always on



* ABS module
* Instrument cluster



* REFER to Section 206-09 to continue diagnosis of the ABS warning indicator.

* The traction control and advance traction control indicators are never/always on



* Anti-lock brake system (ABS) module
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test P .

* The electronic throttle control (ETC) indicator is never/always on



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test Q .

* The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) is never/always on



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test R .

* The turn/hazard indicator is never/always on



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test S .

* The steering wheel column lock warning indicator is never/always on (if equipped)



* Steering wheel column lock
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test T .

* The speed control indicator is never/always on



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test U .

* The engine over-temperature warning indicator is never/always on



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test V .

* The air bag warning indicator is never on



* Circuitry
* Restraint control module (RCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test W .

* The air bag warning indicator is always on



* Restraint control module (RCM)
* Instrument cluster



* REFER to Section 501-20B to continue diagnosis of the restraint control system.

* The check fuel cap indicator is never/always on



* Powertrain control module (PCM)
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test X .

* The integrated circuit display is inoperative



* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test Y .

* The instrument cluster is inoperative



* Fuse(s)
* Circuitry
* Instrument cluster



* Go To Pinpoint Test Z .
 
Could also be the solenoid pack, pump, torque converter or low/high fluid.
 
I know this is an older thread, but I too was told I needed an instrument cluster, and like you I thought otherwise. I have narrowed my issues down to the PCM. I am told covered by factory warranty, so I am thankful for that. I hope it fixes all my issues (trans slip/shifts, instrument cluster, and poor fuel economy).
 
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