1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL Owners Manual

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
5 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
Lighting Control
Module (LCM
RUN/START Sense),
Autolamp Light Sensor
6 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster, RF
Park/Turn Lamp
7 20A Power Point
8 20A Fuel Filler Door
Release Switch, Trunk
Lid Relay
9 10A Air Bag Diagnostic
Monitor, EATC
Module, Blower Motor
Relay
10 30A Windshield Wiper
Motor, Windshield
Wiper Module
11 10A Ignition Coils, Radio
Interference Capacitor,
PCM Power Relay,
Passive Anti-Theft
System (PATS)
Transceiver
12 10A Lighting Control
Module
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
13 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): RF
Turn Lamp, Right
Turn Indicator (VIC),
RR Side Marker
Lamps, Tail Lamps,
License Lamps, LR
Stop/Turn Lamps,
Clock Illumination
14 20A Cigar Lighter
15 10A ABS Evac and Fill
Connector
16 30A Moonroof Switch
17 - NOT USED
18 10A Lighting Control
Module
19 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Left
Headlamp, DRL
20 15A Multi-Function Switch:
Flash to Pass, and
Hazard Warning Input
to LCM
21 - NOT USED
22 - NOT USED
23 10A Digital Transmission
Range Sensor
24 10A Virtual Image
Cluster-LF Turn
Indicator, LF Turn
Signal
25 10A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): Right
Headlamp
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
26 10A Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
EATC Module
27 - NOT USED
28 10A Shift Lock Actuator,
Vehicle Dynamic
Module, Virtual Image
Instrument Cluster,
Rear Window Defrost,
Heated Seat Switch
Assembly, Low Tire
Pressure Module
29 10A Radio
30 10A Heated Mirrors
31 15A Lighting Control
Module (LCM): FCU,
Electronic Day/Night
Mirror, RH and LH
Courtesy Lamp, Door
Courtesy Lamps, RH
and LH Map Lamps,
RR and LR Reading
Lamps, RH and LH
Visor Lamps, Storage
Bin Lamps, Trunk Lid
Lamp, Glove Box
Lamp, Light Sensor
Amplifier
32 15A Speed Control DEAC.
Switch, Brake On/Off
(BOO) Switch
33 - NOT USED
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
34 15A Console Shift
Illumination, A/C
Clutch Cycling
Pressure Switch, A/C
Clutch Relay (DTR)
Sensor, Intake
Manifold Runner
Control, Backup
Lamps
35 - NOT USED
36 - NOT USED
37 30A Subwoofer Amplifier,
Radio
38 10A Analog Clock, CD
Player, Mobile
Telephone Transceiver,
RESCU
39 10A Power Door Locks,
Power Seats, Power
Mirrors, Keyless Entry,
LF Seat Module, LF
Door Module
40 10A Cornering Lamps
41 20A Door Locks
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Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment near
the battery. The power distribution box contains high-current fuses that
protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current
fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before
reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
MEGA
175A
PCM
PWR
RELAY
12 3 4
8
7
6 5
12
4 3
5
7
9
1110
12
14 136
8NOT USED
7BLOWER
MOTOR
RELAY6A/C
CLUTCH
RELAY4NOT
USED2
HORN
RELAY3HIGH
BEAM1STARTER
SOL
RELAY5
HIGH
SPEED
FAN
LOW
SPEED
FAN
12
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
175 Generator/Voltage
Regulator
1 30A** Driver's Seat Module
2 30A** Passenger's Seat
Module
3 40A** Ignition Switch
4 40A** Ignition Switch
5 40A** Driver Window
6 - NOT USED
7 30A** PCM Power
8 40A** Rear Window Defrost
Control
9 60A** I/P Fuse Panel
10 60A** LCM Power
11 60A** Compressor Relay
12 60A** Anti-Lock Brake
Control Module, ABS
EVAC and Fill
Connector
13 40A** Blower Motor Relay
14 60A** Dual Auxiliary Relay
Box
1 30A* PCM CAM
2 20A* ALT SENSE
3 30A* Rear Passenger
Window
4 30A* Air Suspension
5 10A* Air Bag
6 20A* Horns
7 15A* High Beam
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Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description
8 30A* Front Passenger
Window
1 - A/C Diode
2 - PCM Diode
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Fuses
CHANGING THE TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly
and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road.
Tire change procedure
1. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set parking brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).
3. Remove the spare tire, jack and
lug wrench.
4. Remove the center ornament
from the aluminum wheel with the
tapered end of the wheel nut
wrench that came with your vehicle.
Insert and twist the handle, then
pry against the wheel.
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5. Loosen each wheel lug nut
one-half turn counterclockwise but
do not remove them until the wheel
is raised off the ground. Refer to
Anti-theft lug nutsfor information
on removing anti-theft lug nuts.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior to
jacking, hoisting or towing your
vehicle.
Refer toAir suspension systemin
theDrivingchapter for more
information.
6. Put the jack in the jack notch
next to the door closest to the tire
you are changing. Turn the jack
handle clockwise until the wheel is
completely off the ground.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug
wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the hub.
Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
OFF
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