HELP!! Radio Error Code "PHONE" on 98 Lincoln Continental

[PSTD100]

Hello Folks

I seem to be having difficulty with the factory radio in my newly acquired 98 Lincoln Continental.

It keeps displaying an error code/message of "PHONE" on the radio display and locking-out the unit (not able to utilize any other functions on it)

So far the only way to reset the unit has been by disconnecting/re-connecting the battery.

I tried searching the owner's manual for information/assistance without any luck.

Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.

PSTD

[Towncar]

Originally Posted by PSTD100

...Any and all assistance would be greatly appreciated.

1998 & 1996, Conti & Town Car, are different animals in many ways, but I'll give you some tools to work with.
The factory service manual has in depth diagnostics routines as you can see here (excerpts from the 1996 TC manual, pdf format).

With that said, my 1998 factory service manual is available for free download, here.
Megaupload makes you wait for 45 seconds while they flash commercials at you (skip them), but my download is free, and worth the hoops you jump through.
You don't need any additional megaupload services so don't bite, focus on the download.

[PSTD100]

Towncar

THANKS for the assistance and link for the manual.. I really appreciate it !!

- PSTD100