Instrument Cluster?

Tiny
BRENDAN.BOOSE
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  • 1999 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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I have a 1999 Lincoln Continental with floor shift. Recently, once I've been driving for a few minutes, the display to the left (MPG, Range, Etc.) Will start flashing with all sorts of hieroglyphs. The rest of the cluster's lights will flicker as well. Is this a problem with the cluster itself, or with the computer. And is the cluster replaceable?
Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 3:54 AM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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That sounds like the cluster itself is going bad. And yes, it is replaceable. I am assuming this is a digital dash. If that is incorrect, let me know.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 3:57 AM
Tiny
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Yes, it is a digital dash. I see that they sell them out of scrapped cars on ebay and they are guaranteed by the seller to work. Are there at least basic outlines on how to replace it, and do you think this would be a good way to go?
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 4:04 AM
Tiny
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Based on your description, I would say yes. As far as replacement, disconnect the battery, remove the trim around the cluster, that will expose the screws that hold it in place. Remove them, remove the cluster, and then the wiring.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 4:57 AM
Tiny
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Thanks for your help. I think I will do that. Almost certain it's the right one, just thought i'd have you take a look. Again, thanks for the help.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 5:08 AM
Tiny
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Let me know how it goes for you.
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Friday, December 3rd, 2010 AT 2:45 PM
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1997 Lincoln Continental Front Wheel Drive Automatic

i had a surge and bad battery so I chanced the battery now the speedodometer shows above 120 mph. It has a digital dash can someone tell me how to reset it so it will work again.
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:46 AM (Merged)
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Will need diagnostic scanner and perform following steps..


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_2571.jpg



may want to try just disconnecting and reconnecting battery first..
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:46 AM (Merged)
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SHAUNLEVINE
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So when I start up my Lincoln the gas gauge reads full and within a minute drops down to empty. The onboard Notification Center reads fuel level error. What could be causing this?
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:46 AM (Merged)
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Bad connection on the fuel level sending unit. Usually the float arm can be removed and the spring-loaded contact can be bent to make better contact. The clue is the gauge will almost always work properly when the tank is at a certain level such as 1/4 tank or half tank, and it will be pretty consistent. Another potential clue is if the gauge starts working again for a minute or two after going around a corner. That makes the gas move to one side of the tank and the level can change at the sending unit.
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:46 AM (Merged)
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CHRIS BLOSS
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Does the electronic dash enterchange between the signiture series and the exutive series on a 1994 continental
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
Tiny
BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Yes make sure it's same year and has same type of shift (column or floor shift).
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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CHRIS BLOSS
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Thanks for the info you guys sure help out my next step is a repair manuel to disasembale thanks again
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/261618_Noname_2297.jpg

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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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TOM MERCELL
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My dash gauges are all digital and my DLC keeps coming on where is it located?
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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JOEPETERSON56
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DCL or Diagnostic Connector Link is located in the trunk on the left side, behind the carpeting right where the rear left tire wheel well starts up from the trunk floor. There should be an opening in the carpet and the wire is pined to the metal support plate there. Als mounted just below that is a switch for the air ride suspension, as well as the fuel cut off switch.
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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JAMESF977
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I have replaced all bulbs, fuses and buss strips. And still the dashboard lights won't light up
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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I would be looking at the wiring from the gauges to the panel lights. It sounds like there might be a problem in this wiring. You can use a voltmeter to check and see if they are getting voltage.
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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CJ MEDEVAC
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THIS "MAY" HELP.I PLUGGED IN '93 CONTINENTAL "EXECUTIVE", IF THIS IS WRONG, LET ME KNOW. THIS MAY BE THE WRONG DIAGRAM

THIS DIAGRAM IS "INSTRUMENTATION ILLUMINATION" THERE ARE MANY OTHER DIAGRAMS FOR YOUR CAR. IF YOU WANT SPECIFIC ONES, LET ME KNOW.I'LL TRY!

I NEVER KNOW IF THEY ARE LEGIBLE ON SITE, UNTIL I POST THEM, LET ME KNOW IF YOU CANNOT READ 'EM, I CAN EXPLAIN HOW I CAN GET THEM TO YOU SAFELY, WITHOUT BROADCASTING YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS ON OPEN FORUM

promechanic,

WHEN I GOT GOING HERE, I WAS SORTA LOST. STILL AM, MOST OF THE TIME! YOU MAY ALSO BE ENTITLED TO USE MITCHEL I, SORTA A "SPIFF", FOR ANSWERING HERE, TO GET THESE DIAGRAMS. YOU MAY ALREADY KNOW THIS, IF NOT, CONTACT "MIKE" HE'LL GET YOU IN GEAR FOR IT. LET ME KNOW IF I CAN HELP YOU AT ALL.

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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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GAMBLERR
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I have been having a problem for the past 5 years with my gauges on my dash. They are all digital readout units. My oil pressure gauge will all of a sudden drop to one bar, and the alarm goes off, but I have found that the pressure is fine, using a manual gauge, also, if I hit the top of my dash, over the gauge, it will then read fine, for a short while, and then start to act up again. Some times it will work fine for hours. I also have the same problem with the read out on the right side of my dash, the one that shows distance to empty, trip mileage, etc. That also will keep dropping out and give me the DCL light, to say it is not getting any info. I have pulled my dash, to see if I could find any loose connections, but so far have found nothing. Any ideas?
Thank you
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Thursday, August 27th, 2020 AT 10:47 AM (Merged)
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Common problem. Replace the cluster with a rebuilt. It is one solution. There is a remote chance that it may be the voltage regulator module on the back of the cluster asembly.
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