1988 Lincoln Town Car headlights

FLAKKOFLORES

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1988 LINCOLN TOWN CAR
5.0L
V8
RWD
AUTOMATIC

I have an 88 lincoln town car and ive been having trouble with the headslights going on and off. When the lights turn on automatically its starts to flicker on and off including the dash lights brake lights. When I pull the switch to turn on the lights only the headlight flicker on and off. Any idea as to what it might be.

Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 AT 5:32 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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It sounds like the switch itself is bad. I would start by checking that first.

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Wednesday, May 21st, 2014 AT 5:54 PM

FLAKKOFLORES

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Thanks ill try changing it out see if that works. I appreciate the time

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 AT 4:35 PM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Once the switch is out, check it for operation as well as make sure the wiring to it is tight and free of corrosion before removing it.

Let me know what you find.

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Thursday, May 22nd, 2014 AT 6:33 PM

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How would I check for operations and is there a video or diagram as to how to replace the switch. Dont want to do something wrong and have to spend more money

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Monday, May 26th, 2014 AT 10:40 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I have no specific video for this vehicle. Have you checked youtube?

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 4:54 AM

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I checked youtube but there's nothing

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 6:15 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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The only thing I can suggest is a manual for your vehicle. If you want, you can go online to get what you need @

https://www.2carpros.com/manuals.php

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Tuesday, May 27th, 2014 AT 8:43 AM