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No spark at the spark plug
I had the same problem. It came down to being the cam sensor. It took me three mechanics to find it out but try that. Hope this is helpful.
1997 Lincoln Continental: Right Rear
The drivers door ,of course, gets worked the most. the binding is from the window regulator wearing out. they can't be fixed, only replaced. the other doors are usually the motors, from non use. As you indicated the light dims, so you are getting power to the motor, but it is locked and possibly the regulator is locked up. When the motors drags or lock, you can sometimes smack the door and get them to work again as your try to roll them up or down. also try to assist the window down as you activate it. There is only one circuit breaker for the windows.
Randy
Car door frozen shut
LOL. I hope you mean stuck and not truly frozen as I would recommend hot water if you really meant such.
If stuck, this generally happens when the doors are not used often as the seals will stick to the door and body. You can use WD40 around the door and it will work its way in between and allow you to open it. Once open, you can use a dry lubricant to prevent it from happening, wax will work as well.
This is providing it is the seal and not a faulty door lock mechanism. If it is this, then you will need to use a slim jim to open the door so that you can remove the interior panel and replace the part.
Where is crank position sensor for 1997 lincoln continetal
It will be on the top/right of the crank, bolted to the timing cover with a plug attached. It is difficult to see from the top so you will need to jack the vehicle (using jack stands) and look from the bottom after removing the splash shield.
How to turn off anti theft 1997 lincoln continetal
So if you are asking about disabling the anti-theft, you cannot as it was installed for a reason and it was not made to completely disable. However, there are several ways to reset the anti-theft: (1) push the panic button on your remote. (2) Ensure all of the doors, trunk and hood are closed and lock and unlock the doors.
More than likely, you will find that you have a problem with one of these switches or the wiring and I would put my money on the switch as they are known for going bad. Many times, you can simply push them in and out so that it breaks through the carbon buildup and makes contact but if the switch has failed, this will not work.
The 97 uses a 'normally open' (if I remember correctly) switch so you can bypass the switch by simply unplugging it. If it is a 'normally closed' switch (in case I don't remember correctly) you can put a jumper wire across the contacts to disable the switch.
If you need a recommendation for a repair shop, go see Jack Ellenburg at Jack's H&W Auto and Truck repair on Miles Road. He is by far the best Ford/Lincoln mechanic in town and the person may other shops take their vehicles to when they can't fix them. Including the dealers. :) And no, I do not work for him, just know of his work and reputation.
Interior lights
The lights are programmed to shut off when you shift to drive or reverse. The other problem may be a defective door latch mounted door ajar/courtesy light switch. Each door has one and the dealer can read them with a special scanner called an NGS
Top radiator hose very hard with pressure
1. wait till the car cool off.
2. check to see if there is pressure build up in the line.
3. check all the hose that are connected to the radiator, it may have
air in the lines.
4. You may have bad particles such as rust and dirt, you may want to change them out.
5. I change mine out depending on the weather, sometime bad
heatwave or arctic cold weather can sometime bad on the hose
6. Change the fluids as well, sometime people tend not to change
antifreeze, in my case is very bad, try to keep that good. depending
on the type and brand for you car.....
Hope this helps.....
Mike
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