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Question posted by bobqagpo on May 10th, 2014

How Do You Manualy Reset Computer On 1996 Lincolin

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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on May 10th, 2014 3:49 PM
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The ECU has to be electronically reset. Take it by a local shop that has a code scanner to check the fault & reset it for you. Some larger parts stores also have the scanner.

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Owner's Manual - Page 1

... of Canada, Limited P.O. or Canada: FORD MOTOR COMPANY EXPORT OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive Fairlane Business Park #3 Allen Park, Michigan 481 01 Telephone (313) 594-4857 2. 3. 1996 CONTINENTAL Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you follow these steps: I. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager...
Owner's Manual - Page 48

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Owner's Manual - Page 50

... heater in at night to stop the fuel pump when your vehicle the following morning. 47 Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch by hand before you can plug it in at least three hours before you start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 51

...few seconds, then turn it to the OFF position. 2. 3. If you see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. The left side of the vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing service. 4. 5. ...your vehicle. If the button is already set, you do not see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to start your vehicle again. If your engine cranks but does not start ...
Owner's Manual - Page 65

... the monitored systems. The M/C will display the last selected feature if there are up to 18 warning messages which can be displayed by pressing the RESET button and clearing the warning message. 62 WARNING Door Ajar Driver's Door Ajar Check Engine Temp Check Charging System Low Fuel Level Low Engine Coolant...
Owner's Manual - Page 66

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Owner's Manual - Page 67

... your dealer for service as soon as possible. The settings are changed by pressing the RESET switch. RESET A press of FIRM RIDE CONTROL and LOW STEERING EFFORT is displayed. Distance to change ... settings throughout the vehicle. MENU Pressing this button will cause the display to the RESET button. Warnings override an off . Pressing the RIDE/STEER button a second time will allow you...
Owner's Manual - Page 100

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Owner's Manual - Page 101

... RES switch, as long as you did not press the OFF switch. Speed control is also turned OFF each m.p.h. (1.6 km/h) increase in speed desired. To reset the speed control to the desired speed. Release the switch when the vehicle has accelerated to a higher speed, follow one of these procedures: ACCEL - When...
Owner's Manual - Page 107

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Owner's Manual - Page 109

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Owner's Manual - Page 149

... and, at the touch of who are uncertain of their location and/or are uncertain of a button, put you in the overhead console will be reset. The Lincoln RESCU System utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and the 146 The Overhead Console The operator verbally obtains details of Your situation and...
Owner's Manual - Page 152

... on the vehicle's message center, confirming an assistance request has been made. The RESCU Warning light The system can ONLY be terminated and the system reset when a special tone is in this situation). NOTE: If You are certain of your vehicle is turned off . The warning light will not be activated...
Owner's Manual - Page 154

...cleared in order to an operator. To clear the vehicle messages, press the Message Center RESET button, which bypasses the response center's computer and is forwarded directly to view the ...must be restored. A second call to the response center will terminate the assistance request and reset the system. 151 Automatic Redial As described previously, when an assistance request is located to...
Owner's Manual - Page 164

...HOW to tune radio stations There -are used with the "VOL/PUSH ON" knob, the volume will not reset and will alternate between FM1 and FM2. Using the "TUNE" function You can use the "TUNE", "SEEK",...turn the radio on and off . However, if the radio is turned off , the volume level will reset to a "nominal" listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on. To change the frequency up...
Owner's Manual - Page 213

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Owner's Manual - Page 229

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Owner's Manual - Page 244

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Owner's Manual - Page 288

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Owner's Manual - Page 294

... are disconnected, it will be necessary to prevent rust. NOTE: If battery cables are fully released. 292 Keep connections clean and covered with grease to reset any memory features (eg. Battery Check and recharge as necessary.

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