Instrument Cluster/Radio - Memory Failures

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^ FUSE - MEMORY - CIRCUITS PROTECTED - SERVICE TIPS

^ INSTRUMENT CLUSTER - MEMORY FAILURES - SERVICE TIPS

^ RADIO - MEMORY FAILURES - SERVICE TIPS
Article No. 89-20-6
FORD: 1989 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989 COUGAR


ISSUE: Instrument cluster or radio failures may be caused by a bad "Memory" fuse. This fuse controls the memory of the following items:

^ Vehicle Maintenance Monitor (oil level)

^ Radio Station Memory (and radio operation)

^ Electronic Instrument Cluster Memory (trip/fuel functions)

ACTION: Check the 5 amp "Memory" fuse in the high current fuse cavity position "M".
NOTE: THE EVTM USES THE TERM "HIGH CURRENT FUSE PANEL", WHILE THE SHOP MANUAL USES THE TERM "HIGH POWER DISTRIBUTION BOX". THESE TERMS REFER TO THE SAME COMPONENT.

The high current fuse panel/high power distribution box is located in the engine compartment on the left-hand fender apron.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 2200, 2300, 2310, 2400