20 Most Recent 2006 Lincoln Town Car - Page 9 Questions & Answers

there is a pull down moter in the trunk lock wire is mosy=t likly broke if it is stuck on open you migh have to disconet it and shut it by hand

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The driver door module (DDM) is connected on the standard corporate protocol (SCP) communication network. The DDM controls many functions including power windows, power door locks and remote keyless entry. The DDM also communicates with the driver seat module (DSM) to control the power mirror and seat memory functions. Do you know anything about automotive electronic control modules ? The driver door module (DDM) receives inputs from the digital transmission range (DTR) sensor, ignition switch, seat switch, window/door lock switches, lighting control module (LCM), keyless entry keypad switch and remote transmitter. The DDM outputs consists of keyless entry keypad switch illumination, power door lock actuators, luggage compartment release solenoid, horn relay, and lighting control module (LCM). Best thing to do would be to have a factory scan tool hooked up to check for DTC'S diagnostic trouble codes . That should be the first step if it's not programming the code.

• The doors do not lock/unlock using the keyless entry keypad

• Keypad.
• Circuitry.
• Driver door module (DDM).

• GO to Pinpoint Test L .

PINPOINT TEST L: THE DOORS DO NOT LOCK/UNLOCK USING THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD CONDITIONS DETAILS/RESULTS/ACTIONS L1 RETRIEVE THE RECORDED RESULTS FROM BOTH CONTINUOUS AND ON DEMAND SELF TESTS Use the recorded DDM DTCs from the Continuous and On Demand self tests.

• Are any DTCs recorded?

Yes For DTC B1525, GO to L3 . For all other DDM DTCs, REFER to the DDM Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Index. No If the door locks are inoperative, GO to L2 . If the keypad illumination does not operate, GO to L10 . If the keypad illumination is on continuously, GO to L14 . L2 CHECK THE DOOR LOCK OPERATION Check the door lock operation by depressing a door lock switch.

• Do the door locks operate?

Yes GO to L3 . No GO to Pinpoint Test E . L3 MONITOR THE DDM PID KEY_PAD Scan tool Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD.

• Are any of the keyless entry keypad switch numbers present?

Yes GO to L4 . No GO to L5 . L4 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH Keyless Entry Keypad Switch C525 Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD.

• Are any of the keyless entry keypad switch numbers present?

Yes If 1/2, REPAIR Circuit 78 (LB/YE). TEST the system for normal operation. If 3/4, REPAIR Circuit 79 (LG/RD). TEST the system for normal operation. If 5/6, REPAIR Circuit 121 (YE/BK). TEST the system for normal operation. If 7/8, REPAIR Circuit 122 (YE). TEST the system for normal operation. If 9/0, REPAIR Circuit 123 (RD). TEST the system for normal operation. No INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . L5 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD INPUT WITH THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH Monitor the DDM PID KEY_PAD, while depressing all the keyless entry keypad switches one at a time.

• Are all the keyless entry keypad switches operating correctly?

Yes GO to L9 . No GO to L6 . L6 CHECK CIRCUIT 797 (LG/VT) FOR VOLTAGE Keyless Entry Keypad C525 Measure the voltage between keyless entry keypad C525-7, Circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground; and between keyless entry keypad C525-8, Circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground.

• Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?

Yes GO to L7 . No REPAIR Circuit 797 (LG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. L7 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH INPUT While monitoring the DDM PID KEY_PAD, momentarily connect a fused (7.5A) jumper wire between positive battery post and keyless entry keypad switch C525 as follows:

Keypad Button Keyless Keypad Switch C525 Circuit 1/2 Pin 3 78 (LB/YE) 3/4 Pin 4 79 (LG/RD) 5/6 Pin 5 121 (YE/BK) 7/8 Pin 6 122 (YE) 9/0 Pin 1 123 (RD)

• Are all the keyless entry keypad switch inputs operating correctly?

Yes INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . No GO to L8 . L8 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD SWITCH CIRCUITRY FOR AN OPEN DDM Measure the resistance between keyless entry keypad switch C525 and DDM as follows:

Keyless Keypad Switch C525 DDM Circuit Pin 3 C521 Pin 8 78 (LB/YE) Pin 4 C521 Pin 13 79 (LG/RD) Pin 5 C521 Pin 16 121 (YE/BK) Pin 6 C520 Pin 24 122 (YE) Pin 1 C520 Pin 25 123 (RD)

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation. No REPAIR the circuit in question. TEST the system for normal operation. L9 CHECK THE KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD BACKLIGHT Depress a key on the keyless entry keypad.

• Does the keypad illumination operate correctly?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM. For additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation. No If the keypad illumination does not operate, GO to L10 . If the keypad illumination is on continuously, GO to L14 . L10 CHECK THE KEYPAD - DDM ACTIVE COMMAND KEYPAD BACKLIGHTING LIGHT ON AND OFF Trigger the DDM active command KEYPAD BACKLIGHTING LIGHT ON and OFF.

• Does the keypad illumination turn off and on?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM. For additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation. No GO to L11 . L11 CHECK DDM GROUND - JUMPER CIRCUIT 66 (LB) TO GROUND DDM 522 Connect a fused (7.5A) jumper wire between DDM C522-4, circuit 66 (LB), and ground.

• Does the keypad illuminate?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation. No GO to L12 . L12 CHECK CIRCUIT 51 (BK/W) FOR OPEN Keyless Entry Keypad C525 Measure the voltage between keyless entry keypad C525-7, circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground; and between keyless entry keypad C525-8, circuit 797 (LG/VT), and ground.

• Are the voltages greater than 10 volts?

Yes GO to L13 . No REPAIR circuit 797 (LG/VT). TEST the system for normal operation. L13 CHECK CIRCUIT 66 (LB) FOR OPEN Measure the resistance between keyless entry keypad C525-2, Circuit 66 (LB), and DDM C522-4, Circuit 66, (LB).

• Is the resistance less than 5 ohms?

Yes INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch; for additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . No REPAIR Circuit 66 (LB). TEST the system for normal operation. L14 CHECK THE KEYPAD ILLUMINATION - DDM DISCONNECTED DDM C522

• Does the keypad illumination turn off?

Yes INSTALL a new DDM; for additional information, REFER to Section 419-10 . TEST the system for normal operation. No GO to L15 . L15 CHECK KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD FOR SHORT TO GROUND Keyless Entry Keypad C525

• Does the keypad illumination turn off?

Yes GO to L16 . No INSTALL a new keyless entry keypad switch. For additional information, REFER to Keypad-Keyless Entry . TEST the system for normal operation. L16 CHECK CIRCUIT 66 (LB) FOR SHORT TO GROUND Measure resistance between DDM C522-4, circuit 66 (LB), and ground.

• Is resistance greater than 10,000 ohms?

Yes System OK. CLARIFY the concern with the customer. No REPAIR circuit 66 (LB). TEST the system for normal operation.

Open the glovebox and look behind it, I believe just to the left

Sounds like you may have to pull the door panel.

if you can get to seat motor mounts remove motor to push eat forward to get to bolts

What is causing you to look for the FPDM? According to the factory service manual, your 1997 Town Car with 4.6L V8 does not have an FPDM. At least none is listed in the Fuel Charging and Controls section.

there is no need fuel injector go in any port but the firing order is pass side 1,2 3, 4 drivers side 5, 6 ,7 8

your car is leaking when your height sensor is touch it will raise the car up with or without the key cut the air off in the trunk and the next morning you will see your car on the ground you will soon burn that compressor if you leave it like that I have owned 10 towncars I know the deal soon it will start running while you drive then you will fix it or convert it

Yes the odb 1 connector is under the hood , no you won't see any codes for air suspension . What kind of issues ? You will need to buy a manual .

there is not 4 th there is a tab you have to press down it is on the headlight assembly top of it

there is not really a need everything plugs in where they are suppose to they all match what are you trying to do

you can only have 2 work at the same not 3 you have to turn the key 7 times then push the buttons

I performed a Web search using "lincoln wiper intermittent speed box" . There were diagrams and parts showing components. You should be able to find what you need after reading your search material. I once changed out a similar part in a 1984 Ford Thunderbird. My part was hanging behind the instrument panel and about midway up in the drivers' dash cavity.

Try replacing the water temperature sensors. Sometimes there are 2 with one working the dash and the other working the engine. You are probably running too lean. The "cold start sequence" kicks in at a cold to warm temperature. If the sensor is stuck on hot it will be too lean to start. You might try a new thermostat that may be more responsive than your old one. Check air filter for condition.

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reach under the dash and take the bulb out

when you replaced the steering box did you check the position of the "u' joints to each other it that is not correct , it will be lumpy to turn