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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLINCOLN2006TOWN CAR V8-4.6L VIN V FLEX FUELREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHADJUSTMENTS
2006 Lincoln Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex Fuel
Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Adjustments
2006 Lincoln Town Car V8-4.6L VIN V Flex FuelSECTION Adjustments
Transmission Range (TR) Sensor Adjustment
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the digital TR sensor bolts.
3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
4. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
Tighten the digital TR sensor bolts and remove the special tool.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Verify that the vehicle starts in the PARK and NEUTRAL positions and the REVERSE lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
Special Tool(s):
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Loosen the digital TR sensor bolts.
3. NOTE: Make sure that the manual lever is in the NEUTRAL position.
Using the special tool, align the digital TR sensor slots. The tool is designed to fit snugly.
4. CAUTION: Tightening one screw before tightening the other may cause the sensor to bind or become damaged.
Tighten the digital TR sensor bolts and remove the special tool.
^ Tighten to 9 Nm (80 inch lbs.).
5. Verify that the vehicle starts in the PARK and NEUTRAL positions and the REVERSE lamps illuminate in REVERSE.
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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.