It just turns and turns, but does not engage, possible PCM issue

Tiny
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  • 2000 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
  • 4.6L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
1. Due to Covid-19, the car sat for weeks without starting, but use to fine.
2. After that the car just turned and turned but won't engage.
3. Replaced crankshaft position sensor to no avail after mechanic said it was the problem.
4. Then was by told by mechanic it needed a new computer. Replaced that. Worked for 2 weeks. Same problem all over again. Wipers are not working now either. Nothing for lighting in the rear of the car works anymore too.
5. Under-hood fuse box relay was jiggled around, engine engaged. Now the mechanic said the 2000 Lincoln town car fuse relay junction box needs full replacement for computer to work properly-Lincoln doesn't sell that part anymore!
6. If I can find a used 2000 Lincoln town car fuse relay junction box with at least seven inches of wire on each side if it, can I just switch it out and put all new relays and fuses in it myself? I have spent over $1500.00 so far.
7. Going broke, desperate for help. Could this be a possible ground or corrosion issue with the relays, fuses and/or the box itself?
8. Besides lighting this car on fire and just getting a new one, lol, what would you do in this situation, and have you seen this issue before? Everything related to this vehicle not engaging has been replaced except for the above captioned under hood relay junction box.

Thank you in advance for any insight you can provide me with.
Warm regards,

Roger C. In New Hampshire
Sunday, July 10th, 2022 AT 12:31 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Yep, I have seen the go out and cause this issue, maybe you can get a used one. But I have also seen the accessory delay relay cause this as well which is located on the center relay box. Here is a guide to help check the relay with the location in the diagrams below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-an-electrical-relay-and-wiring-control-circuit

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Sunday, July 10th, 2022 AT 4:20 PM
Tiny
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I do not want to deal with all that was mentioned in the response. I only want to find the entire Fuse Relay Junction Box with about 7-8 inches of free wire on both sides so I can just cut out the old Fuse Relay Junction Box and splice in the new (used) one. The answer was based on testing a lot of different relays and fabricating relay testing equipment utilizing bulbs and wires.
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Sunday, July 10th, 2022 AT 9:57 PM
Tiny
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Okay, you are headed to a auto wrecker to find the part. Let us know how it turns out.
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Monday, July 11th, 2022 AT 2:42 PM

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