1998 Lincoln Continental break lights and turn signals

1998 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL
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TIFFANYNICOLE
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Electrical problem
1998 Lincoln Continental V8 Automatic 84000 miles

all of a sudden my turn signals and my break lights stoped working and i had all the fuses checked and te bulbs and they were all good... so if you can let m eknow what i need to do to fix this problem it would b great.. thanks
Jul 19, 2009 at 11:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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If they all stopped at th same time, chances are there is a broken wire. I hate to say it, but you need to start at the problem area (rear lights) and follow the wiring checking for damage. THere is a good chance there is a plug that is disconnected under the car or broken.
Jul 20, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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Hi.
I need you to check a few things

does the high mounted brake light work?

do the front turn signals work?
Jul 20, 2009 at 9:22 PM
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TIFFANYNICOLE
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yea the top light works but not the front turn signals... i was looking at the questions that another person left you guys and she had the same problem as i do and she said she bought this electrical spray and sprayed it on the hazzard light button and it made everything work again.. so i did the exact same thing but i only used a little bit and it did start workin only for one min.. i turned on my turn signals and it worked but then when i got to the next stop sign it quit again so mabe this info is helpful to you ... let me know please thanks..
Jul 21, 2009 at 8:37 AM
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BUDDYCRAIGG
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yep, i bet your problem is in the turn signal switch.

you can either get a new one, or try using more of the contact cleaner, but read the can, some electrical cleaners will melt plastic.
Jul 21, 2009 at 9:25 AM
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TIFFANYNICOLE
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thank you bun but i used the cleaner and it works now... i dont know for how long but i ordered the switch but im going to wait to c how long it works b4 i put it on.. do you think it ill work for ever now since it mite hav just been dirty? or will it go out soon?
Jul 25, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It my continue woking. It's hard to say. Let me know if you have other quesstions.

Joe
Jul 25, 2009 at 9:34 PM