1986 Ford Crown Victoria Malfunction - Electrical & Lighting Systems

Question: My headlights, tailights, marker lights, horn and electric seat controls, all went out. Other electrical systems seem to be working. I replaced fuses, the headlamp switch and the steering column-turn signal module. No help.

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Technican: Hi, There are several fusible links bolted to the starter solenoid on the fender. The one going to the black/orange wire is burnt out. Replace that link and all should be fine again.

Owner: "I replaced the fusible links. Originally, there were 3 separate wire links that fused into, one lead that connects to the solenoid; (Two-black/orange and one-yellow). The after market links I bought are 3 separate wires, each having it's own connector to the solenoid. Same symptoms, no exterior lights, no horn, no seat controls. The radio, power windows, heater still work."

Technican: You need to use a voltmeter and see if you are missing power or ground to the headlights- turn the headlights on and take readings. Which is missing?

Technican: The horn, seats and lights all go through the same fusible link. Check for power at fuse #4, 8, 17. If no power there, check for power at the harness side of the fusible link to make sure you have power to the black/orange wire. If that is ok, then you must have a breakage between the solenoid and the fusebox.

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