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#476 of 1117 Re: 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car leaking water [mike2407] by personabc

Oct 01, 2006 (6:53 am)

Replying to: mike2407 (Sep 15, 2006 11:15 am)
This seems to be a problem with lots of 99's. I took my 99 Town Car in to dealer for fix. They cleaned and repaired the right cowl screen, sealed cowl and air intake. However, after 2 rains this past week, there was still a leak (much smaller than before)into right front passenger carpet; there appears to be no leak as before in right rear passenger carpet. I plan to take it back in for redo tomorrow.

#477 of 1117 '92 Town Car Problems by sobo51us

Oct 03, 2006 (12:07 pm)

I've only posted on here a couple times, but I figured someone on here could help me out!
 
I have a '92 Lincoln Town Car. I've had the car for 3 years and kept up the maintenance. All the sudden, everything starts going wrong at once.
 
Here are the problems:
 
1. My windows quit rolling up and down. I have the replacement parts, but I can't get the door panel off. I have to get someone else to do that.
 
2. I think I have an electrical problem. My windshield wipers do not work unless I put them on the fastest setting. Then they only run once and I have to turn them off and put them back on the fastest setting for it to run again. My headlight is out, but my brights work just fine.
 
3. I have to have my antenna replaced, it broke and the pulley doesn't work anymore.
 
4. There are several flushes, etc I need to get done (About $600 worth.) I plan on getting those done. There is a rattling in the engine when I accelerate at times.
 
Questions:
 
Does any of this sound familiar? Do I have a full blown electrical problem? How much will it cost to get all of this repaired?
 
Thanks!

#478 of 1117 Re: '92 Town Car Problems [sobo51us] by euphonium

Oct 03, 2006 (10:04 pm)

Replying to: sobo51us (Oct 03, 2006 12:07 pm)
Before taking door panels off it appears that when you fix the other electrical challenges the windows may work as well. It is very rare all four windows stop at the same time. Usually it is the driver window that goes.

#479 of 1117 Re: '92 Town Car Problems [sobo51us] by peachpie5254

Oct 04, 2006 (7:23 am)

Replying to: sobo51us (Oct 03, 2006 12:07 pm)
I think you need to prioritize your problems. First off, if the engine is making rattling noises get that checked out. What if you need a new engine? Are you going to get one? The other items are secondary. $600 for flushes? Get another mechanic. My two rear windows don't work. I'm glad they don't as I left the keys inside the locked car the other day. Just pulled down the glass and I was in. They stay up on their own. Saved me time and money for a locksmith. My windshield wiper doesn't run on all speeds and sometimes turns off when I use the signal. I'm assuming that's the switch itself that needs replacing. You say one headlight is out. The low beam could be out and the high beam ok. Two different filaments involved. Check the wiring with your good headlight to make sure. But get that engine checked out first. If it is a major repair/replace you might not want to keep the car.

#480 of 1117 Air Bag light on 99 Towncar by mike2407

Oct 05, 2006 (11:28 am)

I have an air bag light on - code 32.
Says driver side - circuit open.
Is this something for the dealer to address?
Or is there a wire loose under the seat somewhere.
Mike

#481 of 1117 Re: 1998-2002 Lincoln Town Car leaking water [personabc] by mike2407

Oct 05, 2006 (11:30 am)

Replying to: personabc (Oct 01, 2006 6:53 am)
What did the dealer charge and is it fixed yet?

#482 of 1117 1999 Lincoln Town Car_won't start the engine by miki3

Oct 07, 2006 (3:30 pm)

The engine won’t keep running without accelerator. It seems to be ok after warmed up but I don’t see any other warning messages. Could someone give me an advice please?

#483 of 1117 Re: 1999 Lincoln Town Car_won't start the engine [miki3] by izaclown1

Oct 10, 2006 (5:29 am)

Replying to: miki3 (Oct 07, 2006 3:30 pm)
My 2k was doing the same thing a couple of weeks ago. It was a idle sensor. Either IAC or IEC was the reference used by the tech. It is annoying when it cold and you are trying to make a turn and the engine dies...

#484 of 1117 Re: 1999 Lincoln Town Car_won't start the engine [miki3] by jholt007

Oct 11, 2006 (6:16 am)

Replying to: miki3 (Oct 07, 2006 3:30 pm)
I believe the problem is something called an Idle Control Valve. Top rear of engine. It is connected by two 3/8 bolts and one wire. It is connected to a larger exhaust breather type hose that projects into the top of the engine manifold. You will find this device sticking up dead center at the back of the engine. It is silver in color and looks like two pie pans stuck together about 2 1/4 in in diameter. Good Luck its and easy fix.

#485 of 1117 Re: 1999 Lincoln Town Car_won't start the engine [jholt007] by miki3

Oct 11, 2006 (10:51 am)

Replying to: jholt007 (Oct 11, 2006 6:16 am)
I took it to a mechanic two two days ago but they said nothing wrong as it didn't have "Check the Engine" light. They just cleaned the battery area and told me to wait and see. Well, it’s been fine so far but the problem happens only once a two week. I will keep both replies for next time. (I hope it won't happyen but...)
Thank you so much for your input!!!!

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