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After hooking battery cables up backwards, what would cause the radio and power steering to quit working in a town car

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Battery hooked up in reverse, could have burned out a lot of circuits.
Start with a check of all fuses.

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IT SHOULDN'T AFFECT YOU POWER STEERING BUT CHECK THE FUSE FOR THE RADIO

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2009

SOURCE: How to replace Power Steering Pump 95...

It is a Little Tough. If you are not Mechanically Inclined, This is better left to a Pro. There is a Preassure line in the System that could cause Injury if not removed Corrctly.

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Ronnie Wilson

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  • Posted on Feb 13, 2009

SOURCE: How to replace Power Steering Pump 95 Town Car

  1. Disconnect power steering pump return line and allow power steering pump fluid to drain into a suitable container.
  2. Disconnect power steering pump pressure hose from pump fitting.
  3. Disconnect drive belt from power steering pump pulley, remove pulley, then remove pump.
  4. Reverse procedure to install. Torque pump to mounting bracket bolts to 30-45 ft lb.

Anonymous

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SOURCE: It ia 2003 Town Car

I believe it is your headlight relay that times your headlights to stay on while you exit the car then shut off...if you have your owner manual it should you the location of the relay

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