Turn Signals - Intermittent Rapid Flashing

Article No.
02-9-7

05/13/02

ELECTRICAL - LAMP - INTERMITTENT RAPID
FLASHING OF THE TURN SIGNALS - VEHICLES
PRODUCED BEFORE 3/5/2002 ONLY

FORD:
1998-2002 CROWN VICTORIA

MERCURY:
1998-2002 GRAND MARQUIS

This article is being republished in its entirety to update the Service Procedure and to update the parts required.

ISSUE
Some vehicles produced before 3/5/2002 may exhibit an intermittent rapid flashing of the turn signals. This may be caused by bulb outage, circuit ground or circuit integrity. Ensure the turn signal fast flash is not due to bulb outage, then verify good continuity at all ground screws.

ACTION
If condition is not resolved, replace the Lighting Control Module with the latest level part. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

If normal diagnostics does not correct the condition, replace the Lighting Control Module with the latest engineering level as follows:

1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information refer to Workshop Manual Section 14-01 for 1998 model year; 414-01 for 1999-2002 model year.





2. Remove the LH instrument panel lower insulator (Figure 1).

a. Remove the pin-type retainers (Figure 1, Detail 1).

b. Disconnect the courtesy lamp (Figure 1, Detail 2).

3. If equipped with adjustable pedals (model years 2001-2002), remove the accelerator pedal and shaft. For additional information, refer to Section 310-02 of the Workshop Manual.

4. Position the LCM aside.





a. Remove the screws (Figure 2, Detail 1).

b. Release the locking tab (Figure 2, Detail 2).





5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the LCM (Figure 3).

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure. Check for correct operation.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 01-21-3

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13C788 42

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201100, 201200, 206000