Well I was hoping that my 'vacation' from here would last a little longer, but it's just short of a month since I was last here. Can't seem to catch a break with this LS. Since I was here, on July 31st we had all the coolant system parts replaced. Zerex G-05 antifreeze used. Used all OEM Motorcraft parts. Degas tank, plastic parts, hoses, etc. On August 3rd we had all the COPs and plugs replaced. Used NGK plugs and Delphi coils. Found a local shop that has been around for 19 years, great reviews, certified mechanics, felt good about them, so had the work done there. Car was running great afterward.
My better half drove it to Los Angeles on Monday, drove around some there and today (Thursday) went to take the car on another errand (had used it earlier in the day) and turned the key and nothing. I'm in Las Vegas 250 miles away, so this is a bit difficult to try and figure out, and our mechanic is here in LV, but I thought I would put it up here in case someone may be able to help me solve this. I've searched and read some things on the forum, and I'll try and answer some questions before they're asked in hopes that it may help someone help us.
Here is what I know so far:
1. Turn the key and get nothing engine wise...silent. All the interior and headlights works, brake lights work.
2. The red light (PATS) on the middle of the dash comes on for about 4 seconds, steady light, no blinking then turns off.
3. AAA came out and said the battery had a full charge, but the starter had a low charge. I'm not sure how he came to this other than assuming he hooked something up to the battery and said what he said. How reliable this is, I don't know. He did not try and jump start it. She couldn't see a date on the battery but it is a Ford Motorcraft, but I have no idea how old it is.
4. No engine light/codes popped up.
5. 370 miles have been driven since the plugs/coils were put in.
6. She did not hit anything hard with the car, pot hole, accident, but is it possible the fuel pump switch is the problem?
7. Tried a 2nd key, same results.
That's all I know at the moment. Any help is truly appreciated. Thank you.
I did some more searches and came across this.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
My better half drove it to Los Angeles on Monday, drove around some there and today (Thursday) went to take the car on another errand (had used it earlier in the day) and turned the key and nothing. I'm in Las Vegas 250 miles away, so this is a bit difficult to try and figure out, and our mechanic is here in LV, but I thought I would put it up here in case someone may be able to help me solve this. I've searched and read some things on the forum, and I'll try and answer some questions before they're asked in hopes that it may help someone help us.
Here is what I know so far:
1. Turn the key and get nothing engine wise...silent. All the interior and headlights works, brake lights work.
2. The red light (PATS) on the middle of the dash comes on for about 4 seconds, steady light, no blinking then turns off.
3. AAA came out and said the battery had a full charge, but the starter had a low charge. I'm not sure how he came to this other than assuming he hooked something up to the battery and said what he said. How reliable this is, I don't know. He did not try and jump start it. She couldn't see a date on the battery but it is a Ford Motorcraft, but I have no idea how old it is.
4. No engine light/codes popped up.
5. 370 miles have been driven since the plugs/coils were put in.
6. She did not hit anything hard with the car, pot hole, accident, but is it possible the fuel pump switch is the problem?
7. Tried a 2nd key, same results.
That's all I know at the moment. Any help is truly appreciated. Thank you.
I did some more searches and came across this.
2006 Lincoln LS Workshop Manual
- The vehicle does not start — the anti-theft indicator proves out for 3 seconds as normal, vehicle does not crank
- Starter circuit
- CARRY OUT the starter diagnostics. REFER to Section 303-06 .
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