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Nice! It's a rare car, do you know how many were made? I get the same questions about my convertible. Any photos?

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I didn't see this until now, I'll move it to the brake area. The module is probably ok if your speedometer and odometer are still working. You might want to check the wires to the sensors though. Search Bruce Budnick for his info, he might have some available. Maybe you should buy one first just...

I've spent years removing aftermarket junk from my various Mark VIII's. None of it worked when I got the car and I've still got to remove a remote car starter that drains the battery faster than normal. I wouldn't even consider adding any aftermarket gadget or radio, especially if it interferes...

A little heat and vice grips will help remove the cap. the original post here was from 2014. you might need to google a cap to find one.

Thanks for the info!

Is the ForScan program free? Also where do you get the bluetooth dongle for a laptop?

I did a write up repairing a seat motor on a gen 1 here, it might help you with locating things although the Gen 2 is slightly different. https://www.lincolnsofdistinction.org/xenforo/index.php?threads/seat-motor-repair-tips-long.18023/

Where do you connect your scanner to see these codes?

I've had seat problem including the motors, switches, modules, and tracks. I would start out testing the motors one by one. Each motor has 2 wires, you can trace them to their connectors, unplug the connector and apply 12 volts both ways, to see that the motors work in both directions. The 3...

I think it's sad to see the Lincoln evolution from a luxury car to an SUV. It's nice to see the old continental though. The show needs more Mark VIII's. I should rent a big trailer and bring a bunch of mine next year.

The manual shows that the black wire terminates in the harness. In other words, it connects to nothing. Lincoln likes to do this sometimes, just like the radiator fan connector.

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