68 linclin alt. light

[echoslim]

.my 68 linclin alt. light is coming on when I use the front windows or turn the heater on. checked all the fuses there fine, is there a fuseable link or relay or resister I shoud look for? there is a power block behind the dash about the center. windows are not working well front not at all back intermentinly. however you spell that ward. please help

[Towncar]

I don't think the two problems are related.

The alternator light coming on is most likely an Alternator and/or a Voltage Regulator problem. Most auto parts chain stores will test the charging system for free.

The window problems will take some extensive diagnosis -- I'd start inside the doors, checking first the motors with a hot wire.

If the motors work when hot-wired, I'd suspect a faulty switch panel. Those contacts have seen some use in 38 years -- might just need some contact cleaner on the door panel switches.

[echoslim]

Originally Posted by Towncar

I don't think the two problems are related.

The alternator light coming on is most likely an Alternator and/or a Voltage Regulator problem. Most auto parts chain stores will test the charging system for free.

The window problems will take some extensive diagnosis -- I'd start inside the doors, checking first the motors with a hot wire.

If the motors work when hot-wired, I'd suspect a faulty switch panel. Those contacts have seen some use in 38 years -- might just need some contact cleaner on the door panel switches.

I had it checked it's fine all brand new charging system. they are the same problem I took a hot wire and jumped the heater with power and it works just fine, and the windows work but my fusable link blow when i tride to use the windows to much of apower drow so now im left to think that it's a fuse our relay. there has to be a fuse, the alt. light did not come on with the jumper, any more thougts to this matter i would be thinkfull

[Towncar]

Sounds like you're going to need some advice from folks that drive the same decade vehicles --

Try posting over here:
http://www.thelincolnforum.net/phpbb/index.php

There's alot of oldies over there, you're going to like it

[echoslim]

alright think you for your help. and if you talk to any one about my problem and they suggest something please let me know thinks.