Window controls and radio stopped working

2004 LINCOLN AVIATOR
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SUKHOI27
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My vehicle was parked outside for an hour (seventy eight degrees, no rain) and when we started it up, the power window controls and radio stopped working. Visually checked fuses and relays; no problems. Saw a similar post about someone who had the exact same thing happen when she closed her glove-box. Where do I begin to track this problem? Checked all fuses and relays under-hood and in pass compartment. All look okay. Only one relay/breaker (under-hood)controls power windows and four in passenger compartment fuse box affect radio/navigation. None blown.
Apr 20, 2012 at 5:40 PM
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There are fuses #30 and #31 under hood for the windows as well as circuit breakers and delay relays. Check to see if the fuses have power or are blown. Check all of them one or two also affect the radio.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Diagrams (below).

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Apr 20, 2012 at 7:46 PM
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Check for a ground wire or power wire broken.
Apr 21, 2012 at 1:42 PM
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SUKHOI27
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How do I begin this process? What tools/meters do I need?
Apr 21, 2012 at 1:50 PM
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a dvom will work for this that is a volt ohm meter. the ground for the power window is under the center console and the radio behind right side of dash. Are you sure you have checked the delay relay in the central junction box? you could have broken wires in door or a bad switch to power as well.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

Apr 21, 2012 at 1:57 PM
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SUKHOI27
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Excellent expert guidance, hmac300! I had wracked my brain for what the stereo and power windows had in common and you nailed it :-) They both operate after the ignition is turned off and utilize a delay circuit. The 60 amp fuse under the hood was fine, so I moved on to the 15 amp fuse in slot 17 in the passenger compartment fuse box. *blown* Replaced the fuse and all is perfect.Thanks again!
Apr 21, 2012 at 3:59 PM
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AMC51
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I have the same problem with my Aviator. I was able to replace the fuse and it worked for several days and now when I replace the fuse it blows as soon as it is plug in. Where can I find an electrical schematic. Also, is there a way to contact members on this site. Thanks
Aug 20, 2012 at 2:57 PM
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BRANDON0413
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Having the same problem with my 2004 Aviator. What fuse was it that you replaced?
Nov 20, 2016 at 4:39 PM
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SMMOORE
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This forum has been so helpful. Your replies led us to fuse number 17 that was blown. It kept blowing when we tried to replace it. That led to more research and we found out the visor vanity lights are also connected to the relay delay system. Had just installed new visors. Took the new visors out and was able to install fuse number 17 and all systems work. Reinstalled the visors without plugging in the lights. Thanks so much for forums like this.
Apr 23, 2017 at 9:34 AM
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Good to hear, please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.

Cheers, Ken
Apr 25, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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PCMAPP
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Please help I have a 2004 Lincoln aviator my power window radio sunroof DVD has stop working I don’t know which fuse it is to replace a replaced it once a year ago and can’t remember which one it was it was not the obvious one obviously lol
Jun 1, 2019 at 4:07 PM
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There are fuses #30 and #31 under hood for the windows as well as circuit breakers and delay relays. Check to see if the fuses have power or are blown. Check all of them one or two also affect the radio. Check the second post for fuse location.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-fuse

Let me know what you find

Jun 4, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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TRANKIL
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Fast forward to year 2024 I had the same problem with 2004 Lincoln aviator, radio and power windows stop working and I came here found out the key of my problem and it was just the #17 fuse interior. Thanks again guys.
Aug 31, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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Thanks for letting us know :) Please use 2CarPros anytime we are here to help.
Sep 1, 2024 at 10:44 AM