Delayed Accessory Feature Will Not Remain On For 10 Minutes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Mark VIII. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Check For DTCs - Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Using NGS tester, perform SCIL (Steering Column Ignition and Lighting) control module self-test. If DTC B1566, U1198 or U1199 is not present, go to next step. If DTC B1566, U1198 or U1199 is present, check interior wiring. See wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- Check Ignition PID - Using NGS tester, access SCIL control module IGN_SCI PID. Turn ignition switch to OFF position while monitoring IGN_SCI PID. If NGS tester indicates RUN with with ignition switch in RUN position and OFF with ignition switch in OFF position, go to next step. If NGS tester does not indicate RUN with with ignition switch in RUN position and OFF with ignition switch in OFF position, see INSTRUMENT PANEL article.
- Check Passenger Door PID - Using NGS tester, access SCIL control module P_DOOR PID. Open and close passenger door. If P_DOOR PID changes from CLOSED to AJAR when door is opened, go to next step. If P_DOOR PID does not change from CLOSED to AJAR when door is opened, check interior wiring. See wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- Check Driver Door PID - Using NGS tester, access SCIL control module D_DR_DD PID. Open and close driver door. If D_DR_DD PID changes from CLOSED to AJAR when door is opened, go to next step. If D_DR_DD PID does not change from CLOSED to AJAR when door is opened, check interior wiring. See wiring diagram in ILLUMINATION/INTERIOR LIGHTS article.
- Check Power Window Operation - Operate left window switch in UP and DOWN positions. If power windows operate, replace SCIL module. Retest system. If power windows do not operate, go to ALL POWER WINDOWS INOPERATIVE .