2003 Ford Crown Victoria - Page 2 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There may be several reasons for your issue. Check here for some of the most important: blower vents not switching It could be an actuator(motor) that stopped working. Here is a list of Crown Vic part: List Blend Door Actuator 2003 Ford Crown Victoria Reilly Auto Parts Here's an example of what may need to be done in a similar situation: If you are handy, possibly buying a repair manual similar to this may help:

pull the b pillar cover off next to the driver's seat, there will be a connector with 2 red wires mounted to the b pillar right next to the seat belt retractor, find the other connector, and connect them. should operate normally.

You Lighting control module is more than likely going bad. This is a common problem and pricey. You can replace it your self though.
It is located right above the gas pedal under the dash.

If you have a 1999-2011 Mercury Marquis, Mercury Marauder, or Crown Victoria, and your headlights and or tail lights don't work, Ford just finally extended the warranty on your LCM (Lighting Control Module) for free - both parts and labor and will install a new one for free! Ford has extended the warranty to 15 years/250,000 miles. It must be done at a Ford Dealer and the fix is free. Call your local ford Dealer and tell them you need to make an appointment because your headlights don't work and Ford has extended your warranty on the LCM. Tell them it is the Customer Satisfaction Program 14N01. Have your Vin number ready as they will ask for it. You don't have to be the original owner. If they act like they don't know what you are talking about ask to talk to the manager or tell them to call Ford Motor Company and ask them, or you can call Ford yourself. We had ours done at a Ford dealer in August of 2014 in Scottsdale, AZ. It is a 15 year warranty and if you have a 1999, the deadline might have passed, but call them and ask them to see if it has. Maybe it hasn't."

Repeat: You don't have to be the original owner.

Had the same problem. Exchange the LCM (Lighting Control Module), which is located under the steering column, togehter with the Mulitifunction Switch (turning lights, wiper control lever).
This will stop the headlight problem, but I have some other difficulties with my lights - have a look at:

http://www.2carpros.com/forum/2003-crown-vic-police,-headlights-shut-off-while-in-opera-vt90501.html

to tell you the truth! yes ! the lighting control mod is located under dash near your right knee theres two 7 or 8 mm screws holding it in

Does it make any sounds at all ?

probably a faulty light control module

DOES IT HAVE THE AUTO LAMP FEATURE ON THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH OR ON THE REAR VIEW MIRROR ,ON AN 03 VIC IT SHOULD BE ON THE REARVIEW MIRROR ,& IF IT WILL NOT TURN THE LIGHT OFF (USUALLY A GREEN LIGHT) NEXT TO THE SWITCH THEN THE SWITCH IS BAD .

Unfortunately it is the light control module. This is a very common problem on the Crown Vic's, especially the 2003-2006 models. Try your local junk yard. It is located under the dash just above the gas pedal. There are 4 small screws that hold it in and one small wiring harness.

sounds like you have a bad ground in that circuit. check near the headlamps and along the fender for a black pigtail screwed to the core support or the fender. sometimes it gets damaged after a battery change or an accident.

that is the latching mechanism

If key fits in lock but does not turn, try spraying wd 40 with a straw into lock cylinder and sliding key in and out rapidly several times and then try turning key.

Blocked egr valve

You have a voltage regulator that regulates the battery charge. When you removed it you probably bypassed the voltage regulator and your car was running with too many volts and causing it to overheat.

are you losing horsepower or electrical power?

Check to see if you have spark.......also, check fuel pressure - you want to make sure your fuel pump is working.

steering wheel gets hard because there is no more power steering or brakes when the motor dies. Would suggest not driving it until you fix it. You didn't say if you are in a very cold area, but if you are, any moisture in the gas will cause problems. Use a gas line antifreeze and see if that helps. Keep your tank topped up.

You'll first need to find out if you are lacking fuel or spark to know where to go next. Do a basic test for fuel pressure with a gauge and spark at the plugs when it fails to start.

You say it shuts off while driving ! or did it shut off an now it won't start again ! Makes a difference , had vehicles that shut off after it got warmed up an then when it cooled down it would start again ! had bad ignition module ! You need to test an see what is missing , spark , fuel . No Start Diagnostic Basics EricTheCarGuy