94PgherConti
LVC Member
First off - I am a 49 year old new Lincoln owner and not a gearhead by any stretch of the immagination - HOWEVER, I like to work on my own cars to the extent I can.
1994 Continental, Executive
107,000 miles
New tires, brakes, AND previous owner had replaced suspension bags (compressor does NOT run constantly).
Just purchased last week for $2500, but its been sitting in my driveway ever since we drove it home.
THE PROBLEM:
1) Turn key to run and dash lights appear. And all seems right with the world.
2) Turn key to start and NOTHING. NADA. ZILCH. PLUS the dash lights go out.
3) Turn key to off and try again? This time nothing AT ALL. No dash lights, nothing.
Trying to fix this beauty myself, I've already replaced the ignition cylinder lock (the old one was loose and turnable without the key in it) and figured that was my problem. But noooo.
Then I replaced the ignition switch (the plastic box beneath the column) thinking THAT was the problem. But noooooo again.
I have repeatedly disconnected the battery between attempts at fixing and battery is at full charge (I'm certain - charged it myself). And is seems that something gets "reset" in this process because the dash lights do come back on during the "key turn procedure" that I mention above when I try between attempts and after reconnecting battery.
What the H is going on? Is there some sort of relay that is resetting?
My car is beautiful white with tan interior and a sunroof. And it does look good in the driveway, but that was not my point in buying it. Ha Ha. I bought it just last week, drove it home, parked it in my driveway, and the very next day...... the problem occurred as detailed above.
Put your heads together and help me do the detective work on figuring out W.T.H. is wrong - it's GOT to be something simple (knock on wood). I'd like to drive my new-to-me Conti.
Thanks in advance. Phil
1994 Continental, Executive
107,000 miles
New tires, brakes, AND previous owner had replaced suspension bags (compressor does NOT run constantly).
Just purchased last week for $2500, but its been sitting in my driveway ever since we drove it home.
THE PROBLEM:
1) Turn key to run and dash lights appear. And all seems right with the world.
2) Turn key to start and NOTHING. NADA. ZILCH. PLUS the dash lights go out.
3) Turn key to off and try again? This time nothing AT ALL. No dash lights, nothing.
Trying to fix this beauty myself, I've already replaced the ignition cylinder lock (the old one was loose and turnable without the key in it) and figured that was my problem. But noooo.
Then I replaced the ignition switch (the plastic box beneath the column) thinking THAT was the problem. But noooooo again.
I have repeatedly disconnected the battery between attempts at fixing and battery is at full charge (I'm certain - charged it myself). And is seems that something gets "reset" in this process because the dash lights do come back on during the "key turn procedure" that I mention above when I try between attempts and after reconnecting battery.
What the H is going on? Is there some sort of relay that is resetting?
My car is beautiful white with tan interior and a sunroof. And it does look good in the driveway, but that was not my point in buying it. Ha Ha. I bought it just last week, drove it home, parked it in my driveway, and the very next day...... the problem occurred as detailed above.
Put your heads together and help me do the detective work on figuring out W.T.H. is wrong - it's GOT to be something simple (knock on wood). I'd like to drive my new-to-me Conti.
Thanks in advance. Phil
