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Lincoln LS: Problems & Solutions
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I've unplugged the battery and left it off for about 1/2 hour and then plugged it back in (I was told that this would reset the computer).
Thanks,
You should be able to isolate the noise with the engine running and the hood open unless it only does it on the road.
Many thanks!
I know on my V6 there was oil in a couple of the plug wells - when I changed plugs last year. The valve cover gaskets on the V6 aren't known for the oil leaking like the V8 is.
In my case - it has always been moisture that ruins my COP's - usually from engine cleaning.
You need to find out which codes are being set. Take it to a dealer or mechanic or go to Autozone and they'll pull the codes for you for free.
This is a post for multiple questions.
Engine bay noises:
I hear a moaning noise from my engine bay at idle. Being a California car, the noise started after it's first real winter in the mid-west. It sounds similar to the noise power steering makes when you crank a steering wheel all the way to the left or right (but not as loud). But my steering wheel is always centered and the noise goes away once I give it some gas. When I let the car return to idle, the noise starts up again. I checked the power steering fluid, but it indicates full. Any ideas? Could it be the cooling system? I know it's not the belts.
Airbag Light:
My airbag light keeps coming on. Even though I had the under seat sensor replaced last year.
Any ideas there? I was told by the service advisor that someone probably kicked or jolted the underseat sensor and I had it replaced. Since then, no one has sat in the back seat and the light just came on again.
Clutch:
Wondered when I should have my clutch replaced? Car has 80,000 miles on the original clutch. How much longer will it last. The car chatters/shudders alittle (sometimes) when starting out in first gear.
I have a 2001 ls and have had similiar problems for months. I live at the dealership and they hide when they see me coming. It starts fine cold. I drive it, park it and come back after 1 1/2 hours or more and it cranks for 8-10 seconds before it will start. Now I am getting a backfire under the hood with these starts. The lincoln dealer has had it on the computer and with a portable computer hooked up to it and it doesn't register squat for them. I have started taping my "slow starts" so I can take it to them and they can at least hear them. Prior to the slow starts I was driving the car and it just went dead! No lights, ps, pbs...nothing. Called the dealer and told them to come get it. I was not driving it as it was not safe. They could not find anything wrong but reprogramed the computer. Stange as it may seem, another lincoln ls had been in the shop the same day as mine with the same problem. I am leary to drive my car now. I love the ride and the looks of the lincoln ls but I just want the dang thing fixed!!!
As to how long until your clutch may need replacement. . . how long is a stick?
If the person driving the car with a clutch doesn't know what they're doing, it's possible to fry it in a few thousand miles. As is often said, your mileage may vary (YMMV). My car has 88K on it and I'm expecting to get 100K+ on my clutch. The bad news is that when I need it replaced, the mechanic will have (most likely) never have done it before.
Oh boy.
Did anyone change break fluid by himself? I tried to change it. But it seems I can only reach one of two reserviour. I can not reach the second one. But after I drive for couple days, the old fluid will mix with new fluid. The two reservior seem linked together, but I can not remove the fluid in the second reserviour. Anybody has luck on this.
I autocrossed my 95 Ford Contour V-6, MTX for 3 years and sold it with 88,000 miles and in excellent condition - on the original clutch.
I've heard stories like you mentioned (about clutch wear). I bought my LS used - took my car to the dealer to have transmission checked out and they turned me away because "they didn't have anyone qualified to work on my transmission".
What to do? - when it comes time to get a new clutch.
Lincoln stopped stocking parts like the shifter knob/boot for the manual transmission a couple years ago (in dark brown leather).
There were two sources to the "moosing" or howl from the engine bay.
1) Oil change place (nameless), did not put my airbox together correctly. The howl almost went away after re-assembling the airbox correctly.
2) Reservoir for the cooling system oil was low. Once filled the last of the noises went away.
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I guess what I'd do, given that scenario, would be to look for an independent BMW or European shop. The Getrag in the LS is the same as was used in BMW's of the same era, and possibly others (Audi, etc.). The shop can get hold of the LS maintenance manual for any specific engine/trans removal tricks & tips, and you (we) should be good to go.
Good luck with your LS. Other than a cooling fan drive (hydraulic) issue & the typical window regulator stuff, mine has been pretty solid. Should hit 100K miles next year sometime.
As for the power steering - Ford power steering pumps do tend to whine more than others, especially near the limits or when it's cold. If it does it when it's warm during normal steering then it needs to be checked out. Could be a bad hose.
Thanks
Er, 'cooling system oil' ???
Warranty expired August 2005
Did u get a solutioin on this? i have the same car with the same problem. im handy and technical and i think i can handle replcaing a sensor without the dealer raping my wallet over something so simple. how did you go about fixing this "fuse".
any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
thank you in advance
Thanks for all your help!