Trouble Shooting

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Verify customers complaint by operating all lighting systems. Check all fuses. Check for mechanical damage to instrument cluster, Front Electronic Module (FEM), Rear Electronic Module (REM), multifunction switch, headlight switch and ignition switch. Check for damaged wiring harness, bulbs and/or loose, autolamp sensor and corroded connections. Check or replace any suspect bulbs. Check battery condition and battery terminals. Check for good clean connections at chassis ground point locations. See appropriate wiring diagram(s) in HEADLIGHT SYSTEMS, EXTERIOR LIGHTS, ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS and LIGHTING CONTROL MODULES articles. Also see POWER DISTRIBUTION article in WIRING DIAGRAMS. If problem is found, repair as necessary. If no problems are found, see SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM .