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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN1996CONTINENTAL V8-4.6L DOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSSENSORS AND SWITCHES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSCOOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSOR/SWITCH (FOR COMPUTER)SERVICE AND REPAIR
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHC
Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer): Service and Repair
1996 Lincoln Continental V8-4.6L DOHCSECTION Service and Repair
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1. Partially drain cooling system.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
4. Remove ECT sensor from water bypass tube.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb ft).
6. Refill cooling system.
7. Run engine and check for coolant leaks. Service as necessary.
1. Partially drain cooling system.
2. Disconnect battery ground cable.
NOTE: When the battery has been disconnected or reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) relearns its strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 16km (10 miles) or more to relearn the strategy.
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor:
3. Disconnect engine control sensor wiring from Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) sensor.
4. Remove ECT sensor from water bypass tube.
5. To install, reverse removal procedure. Tighten engine coolant temperature sensor to 16-24 Nm (12-18 lb ft).
6. Refill cooling system.
7. Run engine and check for coolant leaks. Service as necessary.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.