1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL relay

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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high beam .................................26
Heating ........................................27
High beams
indicator light .............................8
Hood
release lever ............................127
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........34
Jump-starting your vehicle .....122,
123
attaching cables ......................123
disconnecting cables ..............124
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................70
keypad .......................................68
programming entry code ........68,
69,70
Keys
key in ignition chime .................9
Lamps
interior lamps ....................40,154
map lamps .................................40
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................7
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
brake ............................................7
charging system ..........................8
oil pressure .................................9
safety belt ...................................7
service engine soon ....................6
turn signal indicator ...................8
Lubricant specifications ...........161
Message center ...........................12
date/economy button ...............15
menu button ..............16,17,18,19
reset button ..............................16
system check button ................13
warning messages .....................13
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................57
cleaning ...................................159heated ........................................61
side view mirrors (power) .......60
Moon roof ....................................52
Odometer .....................................10
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................66
Parking brake ..............................96
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....160
Power door locks ........................58
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....134
Refill capacities for fluids ........160
Relays ........................................109
Remote entry system .................65
illuminated entry ......................67
locking/unlocking doors ...........65
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................67
replacing the batteries .............66
Reporting safety defects ..........166
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................75,76
extension assembly ..................78
for children ...............................83
lap and shoulder belts ........74,75
maintenance ..............................79
proper use .................................73
warning light and chime ..9,78,79
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....88
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................85
in rear seat ................................88
tether anchorage hardware .....88
Seats ............................................71
adjusting the seat, power ........71
head restraints ..........................71
heated seats ..............................73
lumbar support .........................73
Servicing your vehicle ..............126
precautions when servicing ...126
Index
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