FORD CROWN VICTORIA 1996 1.G Owners Manual

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High Current Fuses
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High current fuses are circuit protectors that are
part of the wiring harness for some electrical
equipment. These, like fuses, open when the
circuit load exceeds their amperage rating. High
current fuses may be purchased from your Ford
or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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The high current fuse panel is located in the
engine compartment near the battery.
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RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before
servicing high current fuses.
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Ford recommends that high current fuses be
replaced by a qualified technician.
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3. Replace the fuse with one that has the right
amperage rating. (See the following charts.)
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eight pica chart:0001092-B[SV41910(M GV)01/94]
six pica chart:0001093-B*
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has
the specified amperage rating. Using a
fuse with a higher amperage rating can
cause severe wire damage and could start
a fire.
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4. Replace the lower steering column finish
panel.
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Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to
blow if you do not find what caused the
overload. If the fuse continues to blow, have
your electrical system checked.
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Circuit Breakers
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If you need to check a circuit breaker that is on
the fuse panel, seeChecking and replacing fusesin
this chapter to find out how to locate the fuse
panel.
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Circuit breakers will reset themselves and allow
the electrical parts to work again once the
overload on the circuit is removed. If the circuit
breakers continue to cut off electricity, have your
vehicle's electrical system checked.
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Diagnostic equipment is needed to check circuit
breakers. Refer to the manufacturer's
instructions.
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If you replace a circuit breaker, use one with the
same amperage rating. To remove a circuit
breaker mounted in the fuse panel, grip it with
your finger and thumb and pull it straight out
of its socket.
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Since the circuit breaker for the headlamps is
mounted in the headlamp switch, you must
replace the entire switch to install a new circuit
breaker.
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Fuse Links
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Fuse links are circuit protectors that are part of
the wiring harness for some electrical equipment.
These, like fuses, open when the circuit lead
exceeds their amperage rating. Fuse links may be
purchased from your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury
dealer. See the following charts to find out
which electrical parts are protected by a fuse
link.
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ten pica chart:0010407-D
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Lights and Bulb Replacement
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It is a good idea to check the operation of the
following lights frequently:
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headlamps
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tail lamps
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brakelamps
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hazard flasher
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high-mount brakelamp
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turn signals
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side markers
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license plate lamp
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The alignment of your headlamps should be
checked if:
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oncoming motorists frequently signal you to
turn off your vehicle's high beams when you
do not have the high beams on
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the headlamps do not seem to give you
enough light to see clearly at night
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the headlamp beams are pointed substantially
away from a position slightly down and to
the right
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Headlamp Bulb
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The headlamps on your vehicle use replaceable
bulbs. When the lamp burns out, simply replace
the bulb, rather than the whole lamp.
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RWARNING
Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully
and keep out of children's reach. Grasp
the bulb only by its plastic base and do
not touch the glass. The oil from your
hand could cause the bulb to break the
next time the headlamps are operated.
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Do not remove the burned-out bulb unless you
can immediately replace it with a new one. If a
bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the headlamp housing
and affect its performance.
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Headlamp bulb removal
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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1. Make sure that the headlamp switch is in
the OFF position.
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2. Lift the hood, open access panel above
headlamp and find the bulb in the headlamp
socket.
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3. Remove the electrical connector by pulling
off the bulb base.
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4. Remove the bulb by turning it 1/4 of a turn
to free it from the socket.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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1. Insert the glass envelope of the bulb into the
socket while aligning the locking tabs.
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2. Rotate the bulb 1/4 turn to lock.
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3. Push the electrical connector into the rear of
the plastic base until it snaps, locking it into
position.
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4. Close the access panel.
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High-Mount Brakelamp Bulbs
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Your vehicle has a brakelamp mounted in the
rear window, called a high-mount brakelamp.
You may need to remove this lamp at times to
replace the brakelamp bulb or to clean the rear
window.
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Toremovethe high-mount brakelamp:
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1. Remove the two retaining screws with a
Phillips screwdriver.
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2. Then lift the whole assembly up and over
the retaining brackets. Do not move upper
part of plastic attachment brackets.
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3. Twist socket counterclockwise to remove
from lamp.
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4. Pull bulb out of socket.
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5. Replace the burned out bulbs.
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Toinstallthe high-mount brakelamp:
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1. Position the brakelamp over the retaining
brackets.
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2. Install and tighten the two retaining screws.
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