Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Lincoln ContinentalFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Test K: Window Lock-Out Feature Does Not Operate Properly
NOTE:
Right rear window control switch harness connector C809, left rear window control switch harness connector C711 and right front window control switch harness connector C600 are flat 4-pin connector.
- Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Ensure window lock-out switch is not engaged (switch is up). Activate each passenger's door window switch. Engage window lock-out switch (switch is down). Activate each passenger's door window switch. If window lock-out feature does not operate properly, go to next step. If window lock-out feature operates properly, system is okay at this time.
- Disconnect Driver's Door Module (DDM) harness connector C523. Measure voltage at terminal No. 10 (Red/Light Blue wire) at DDM harness connector C523. See Figure . If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, repair open in Red/Light Blue wire.
- Disconnect left rear window control switch harness connector C711. Measure voltage at terminal No. 10 (Red/Light Blue wire) at DDM harness connector C523. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, replace left rear window control switch.
- Disconnect right rear window control switch harness connector C809. Measure voltage at terminal No. 10 (Red/Light Blue wire) at DDM harness connector C523. If battery voltage exists, go to next step. If battery voltage does not exist, replace right rear window control switch.
- Disconnect right front window control switch harness connector C600. Measure voltage at terminal No. 10 (Red/Light Blue wire) at DDM harness connector C523. If battery voltage exists, replace driver's door module. If battery voltage does not exist, replace right front window control switch.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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