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Power steering pressure switch for 1998 Lincoln continental what does it do can it help with steering assist light

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Just a guess - the switch function is probably to tell the brain there is sufficient fluid pressure. If there is insufficient pressure or the switch or wiring is faulty a warning light is likely to switch on...

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When turning the wheels tight, like a tight parking spot, the pressure switch sends a command to the control module to idle up the engine speed to both prevent stalling and assist power boost .

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Yes if this switch is shorted out or just finished it will make the light come on do you feel like the steering is a little bit more resistant then before this is possible also make sure your fluid level is in the right spot when cold it expands when hot and will give a full or close to full reading but less pressure and the switch is sensing it illuminating the light

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  • Posted on Dec 09, 2008

SOURCE: My fuel pump has no power on a 1998 lincoln continental.

check the power distribution center ,,, also check the key to make sure the chip is still in it

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  • Posted on Aug 22, 2009

SOURCE: 1997 lincoln continental check steering assist light

Is the fluid full enough? there should be a dipstick to tell where the level should be. Also is the belt tight enough? Wires loose?

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Oct 26, 2009

SOURCE: replace rear brake light bulb 1998 lincoln continental

pop the trunk and right behind where the lights are pull the carpet down and their will be of the following depending on the trim.

You will either see the light sockets themselves that you can twist and pull to change the bulb, or you will see the plastic nuts/screws that you can remove to remove the entire assembly in order to access the bulbs.

If it's your 3rd brake light, the screws to access the housing are located in the upper part of the trunk

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  • Posted on Oct 11, 2010

SOURCE: What causespower steering assist light come on in

the hydraulic fluid is too low more than likely.

Consult the owners manual on where to refill it and what fluid to use to fill it with,

Power steering is a hydraulic system and fluid getting finished is normal.

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  • Posted on Oct 21, 2010

SOURCE: Where do I find a diagram to change the power

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable.
  2. Remove sight shield.
  3. Remove module bracket.
  4. Disconnect No. 6 spark plug wire to prevent damage to wire.
  5. Remove radiator fan shroud assembly.
  6. Remove top RH isolated radiator mount bracket.
  7. Remove remote air cleaner.
  8. Remove ignition coil.
  9. Disconnect electrical connector on power steering pressure switch at steering gear.
  10. Remove pressure switch to allow for tool clearance.
  11. Remove screw at pressure switch and return line bracket.
  12. Remove anti rattle clips from power steering lines.
  13. Remove plastic strap attaching steering gear heat shield to power steering return line.
  14. Remove plastic strap attaching lines to transfer tube on the steering gear.
  15. Disconnect Electronic Vacuum Regulator (EVR) valve wire.
  16. Remove the ground wire from back of engine block.
  17. Remove pressure line fitting at power steering pump using a 5/8 inch flare nut wrench.
  18. Loosen clamp and remove return line at pump.
  19. Loosen clamps and remove return line at power steering oil cooler.
  20. Remove pressure line fitting (gold in color) at steering gear, using an 18mm open end wrench.
  21. Remove return line fitting (silver in color) at steering gear, using an 18mm open end wrench.
  22. Loosen two screws retaining power steering oil cooler to sub frame.
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You need the sensitivity switch to work to get more assist at lower speeds. Some slight changes in suspension geometry can occur if the Ride height is below standards.

Your best plan would be to take it in for a front end alignment where all components are inspected before any adjustments are made. Air the tires up to recommended pressure-cold temperatures can cause a drop in pressure.
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