1998 Lincoln Continental Overhead Map Lights

1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
130,000 MILES • V8 • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID CHRISTMAN
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When the car comes to a stop, the overhead map lights come on. WHen you start rolling again, they go out. Seems it may be tied to the auto door lock system which locks the doors when the car starts moving.
Feb 25, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Sounds like a problem with the BCM (body control module). Need to have it scanned to see if it has stored any codes
Feb 26, 2008 at 7:42 AM
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DAVID CHRISTMAN
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Can you buy a BCM and install it or does it require programming etc. or does a dealer have to install and program.
Feb 27, 2008 at 11:38 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Honestly not sure on a 98. Call Lincoln and ask them
Feb 27, 2008 at 6:53 PM
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