I'm having this exact issue. Thanks for the info, looks like an easy fix.

I have an 03 Town car with the same issue, Good to know it's just a loose connection. I kind of figured it was to begin with considering it occasionally works in extreme cold or extreme heat it'll function for a little while and then it'll quit. I've been using an OBD2 reader and a app on my phone to watch my speed and basic gauges like the temperature. Even though the temperature and gas gauges still work but the speedometer and the screens do not.

So...what was wrong with it???

I have a cluster flicker (and some lines of the display not lit up) on my 2006 Lincoln Town Car (480K). It comes and goes. I figure maybe a bad connection? Either way, I assume the dash removal is similar to this.. thanks for the info!

What would this repair typically cost if I brought it in to a mechanic?

good job pulling the cluster while filming. three hand job

I love you.

Worked like a charm...thanks!

I got the same problem with my 2000 Lincoln town car

SO ALL IT NEEDED WAS SOME GREASE TO MAKE ABETTER CONNECTIO? NOT A MECHANIC

My odometer wasn't working then it came back then started flickering then today everything went even speedometer and ac turnt off on 2001 exclusive series

Will this help with my digital speedometer on my 96 Lincoln town car

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jeremy, try checking and cleaning the connections first before spending any dollars. A lot of times this fixes the issue without having to replace the cluster. *used one could have the same issues.

@teknoboy2846

Ай бұрын

The 96 Lincoln Town car is roughly the same thing all the way up to 07 Lincoln Town cars. They all pretty much have the same instrument cluster. I was looking in the buying a new one just in case but I think I'm going to try this fix first since what he described the customer of having the issue and what my issue is seem very similar.

Hello I have a question so I got a 2003 Lincoln town car and my clusters speedometer don’t work & also it doesn’t show the mileage nor trip it just shows a bunch of lines - - - - - could this be a fuse problem or what could be the problem ?? Plz help I’ve been braking my head trying to find the problem.

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

Жыл бұрын

Hello, i see your having an issue with the mileage. I would first check all the signals(wires) to the cluster. Or the cluster was replaced at one point and the mileage is not registering. Hope this helps.

@tristan9680

Жыл бұрын

@@rayjbmoresmechanic3919 I just bought my first town car it’s an 03. I’m trying to read some form to figure this out but can’t find any. I’m sure it’s just the dimmer switch needs a replacement. But randomly when my headlights get turned on my digital gauges not the analogue speedo or fuel lights will go dim but only the stuff that read the digital speedometer,distance to empty goes super dim and it’ll do this depending on the lighting outside the car as well. What may cause that? Also my passenger side won’t unlock or lock with key fob or within the car but windows all work.

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

Жыл бұрын

@@tristan9680 Hey Tristan, sorry for the late response. Hope you figured out your issues but if it helps in any way it sounds like you have a cluster issue aswell. I would also test the alternator just to be sure on having the proper voltage. And on the passenger door not locking or unlocking I would start with checking the door actuator and the wires in both door jams. Iv had to fix multiple broken wires in between the doors and the body jams. Good luck and hope you get to the bottom of it.

On cracked dashboard plastic, they can be repaired by application of a very small amount of ABS cement align them accurately and taping into place. Allow to set for about thirty minutes, carefully turn the part to expose the back side of the part. Procure a roll of sheet rock tape the yellow fiberglass type and lay the tape over the repair area cut to size and apply a thin layer of ABS cement to the area the tape covers, and apply tape to cemented section. Rotate the tape for successive layers about 15 degrees from the first trim as required and apply ABS cement repeat for a minimum of three layers. Allow to set between layers so that that cement will cure if you apply to much cement the part will soften and distort and may take days to become fully cured. Tin snip or good quality scissors will cut the tape. Work quickly as ABS cement will cure quite rapidly. Highly recommend using gloves like the Black nitrile type to keep cement off your hands, avoid touching the finished side of the repair piece to avoid damage to it's finish. Good Luck.

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

Жыл бұрын

I tried that on first repair, and had to do it all over again and now the low blinker fluid light will not go out. There is a tsb on locking yourself in the trunk for a week should fix it.

Hey Ray! 05 town car my temperature gauge does not light up at night everything else does and works, any idea? Please help 🙏 thank you.

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

Жыл бұрын

Hey, check into an aftermarket lighting bezal. Or mount a temp gauge. It's a cheap fix for an older car. If not than there's got to be an issue with the cluster. Make sure u check ur feeds before u replace. Lmk

@markchimmy

Жыл бұрын

I just disconnected the little light bulb trying to swap it out and now it doesn't light up?

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

Жыл бұрын

@markchimmy they should be all on the same circuit. U should be able to isolate it by the connection or the bulb being the issue.

What kind of shop do you work at? I'm asking do I know where do go, and what did it cost to repair. What did you charge?

@rayjbmoresmechanic3919

4 жыл бұрын

Located in Baltimore, Repair was about 150 total. Keep in mind that some clusters need more work than others. This was complete with in 1-2 hours.

@sapoloc7115

4 жыл бұрын

@@rayjbmoresmechanic3919 thank you.

@dwaynedebruin3546

3 жыл бұрын

Did this affect how the car ran at all? I’m having the same exact issue but with a fuel injector misfiring as well

@eddiedaugherty7063

3 жыл бұрын

@@dwaynedebruin3546 no but your analog speed is accurate and yes mileage

@michalgt7203

3 жыл бұрын

@@rayjbmoresmechanic3919 Do you guys restore the cluster on site ? I would drive down to have you guys fix mine

So what was the problem

too bad its a failed-on-race-day (FORD)

@mickeyharrington6785

2 жыл бұрын

@Red Man I take it you've never dealt with the cluster on a 03 to 07Silverado cluster. They are junk!

@redman7538

2 жыл бұрын

@@mickeyharrington6785 watching this vid your like a bull in a china shop

@mickeyharrington6785

2 жыл бұрын

@@redman7538 HUH?