Its likely the clock spring, aka sliding contact. Fords/Lincolns are famous for these failing. It's basically the component behind the steering wheel that provides power to everything on the wheel, while allowing the wheel to spin. $160 for the part.
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Does the cruise control, volume control and the other steering wheel controls work? This is likely the clockspring, which is located inside the steering wheel assembly
My 2001 Lincoln ls cruise control will not work. Put in a new clockspring and that did not fix it. radio controls and horn work but the air bag light stays on continually after starting. The lights on the cruise side will go on an off -I have bought that part to replace but don't want to put on if that is not the problem.
clock spring is the problem on the lincoln ls have the same problem with mine it cost around $150 to $200 depends where you get it its located behind the horn and on bottom of steering wheel look up clock spring hope this helps out. att. Jose P.
IF you horn isn't work. Does your radio and crus control buttons on the steering wheel work? My lincoln ls it started with the horn the the controll then the air bag on the steering wheel. There is a modual in the steering colum behind the wheel that controlls all of it. the part is about 145. or the dealership well charge 300 to fix it.
it is doubtful the horn fuse is the problem, it is more likely the clock spring contact under the steering wheel, the fuse for the horn is located in the underhood fuse box,
Fuse #4 15A* Horn
change out the clock spring. i had this happen to me google the lincoln ls clock spring installation and then go to the dealership and purchase the part. it will run you about $138.
Check your fuses first, if it isn't a fuse it is not a do it yourself situation. The lincoln stearing wheel has a ton of electronics in it along with the air bag.
You have a bad clock spring. This is located behind the steering wheel and all electrical functions from steering wheel must go thru it. Pretty common problem on this model. The steering wheel and the steering column trim would have to be removed to replace it.
Replace the clock spring, or check all the cabling and plugs first. If you are inexperienced take it to an auto electrician, otherwise do it yourself but disconnect the negative battery terminal for 2 minutes prior to opening the steering wheel to check the plugs, as not doing so could cause the airbag to go off. In addition you can also take out the airbag fuse. Check radio control plugs and close it up again and reconnect everything in reverse order. If that doesn't fix it, then have the clock spring replaced professionally, its too much mucking around if you don't know what you're doing.
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