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If dash lights are popping on and off, and the cruise turns off, then you are experiencing an interruption in power (as if the ignition is turned off and on). You or the mechanic did not specify which fuse blew. That could just be coincidence. Considering you have the battery light, there is a chance you have a charging system problem. The car uses power generated by the alternator when it's running, and switches to battery power if the alternator stops outputting. If the car is using the battery, it will drain and cause power interruptions and ultimately, kills the battery. Check the serpentine belt, clean and inspect battery cables and posts - tighten clamps, get the alternator and battery tested (Autozone will do this for free). I'm thinking bad alternator. The only other thing I can think of is you have a short somewhere in the ignition wiring, or a faulty ignition switch. But the fact that it got progressively worse speaks to the charging issue. If you want to test the charging system yourself, let me know and I'll post a basic procedure.
there is one fusebox under the hood in the engine compartment next to the battery and then theres one inside the car in the center of console, heres a diagram to help you locate the inside fuse box and also the fuse locations, the underhood fusebox will have a label with fuse locations on the cover. good day.
The interior fuse box locations - 1995-97 Town Car
The engine compartment fuse box locations - 1995-97 Town Car
The interior fuse box locations - 1995-96 Continental
The engine compartment fuse box locations - 1995-96 Continental
Try and locate the fuse controlling it, it may be blown in which case you need to replace. A diagram of fuse locations in the car should be in the manufacturers manual that came with the car.
Check out #19 OR check out #8. The fuse should be a BLUE 15a fuse. They are located in FUSE BOX B under the hood on the driver's side. For some reason VW varied the fuse locations from car to car and year to year. None of the fuse panel fuse locations match what your manual says. So there may or may not be any fuses in slots #8 or #19. Either way, you're looking for a blue 15amp fuse - so check all of the blue ones to see if any are blown.
try www.napaonline.com they have the step by step instructions on fuse replacement and locations and if you do not have your owners manual try www.edmonds.com for owners manuals online in there also is the locations and fuse sizes
Ok, first check the fuse diagram on the fuse panel cover under the hood and line up the locations and descriptons to the fuse cluster. You may need the owner's manual as well. There will be one that is labled "ALT" "CHRG" or "BATT" and verify if the fuse is there, and if it's good. If you need to replace one, make sure that it's the correct amp fuse that's labled on the pannel for it.
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