i believe that would be your fuel pump it comes on when you turn the key to acc so you have adequite pressure when you start
edit. it could be your air compressor for suspension.. mine comes on when i turn my key. runs for a minute and cuts off
According to my Chilton's Auto Repair Manual : For a ( 1970 ) Lincoln Continental , 460 cubic inch V8 engine The ignition timing is set at ( 10 * Before Top Dead Center )
Answerapply the parking brake before turning the ignition/starting the motor. OK, so how do you reengage it?
Try turning the steering wheel hard before and while turning the key.
the tumblers in your key switch are failing replace them before long
Something you might try is turning the steering wheel slightly before turning the key. The locking mechanism that keeps the wheel from turning if the ignition is off sometimes puts pressure on the cylinder so that the key won't turn, and pulling the wheel to one direction or the other may help relieve that pressure.
The ignition switch on a 1996 Lincoln Town Car is located on the steering column, behind the ignition lock cylinder. To change it, first disconnect the negative battery cable for safety, then remove the steering column covers. Next, disconnect the electrical connector from the ignition switch, unbolt it from the column, and replace it with the new switch, ensuring proper alignment before reassembling the column and reconnecting the battery.
The parts inside the ignition can be corroding. Solution Spray some WD-40 in there if that doesn't work you may need a new ignition. Keys can wear down and cause this problem, you may want to try a new key before replacing the ignition switch.
I would have the ignition itself replaced. These go out all the time and will leave you stranded. Get a new ignition keyed to your current key and you won't have to do programming. A locksmith can do this for you. Do it soon though before it stops turning.
We light a match first before turning on the gas for the Bunsen burner to prevent the gas from flowing out and potentially causing a buildup of gas without ignition. Lighting the match first ensures that the flame is present to ignite the gas as soon as it is released.
The fuse for the ignition on a 2003 Lincoln Navigator is located in the interior fuse box, which is typically found under the dashboard on the driver's side. You can check the owner's manual for the exact fuse number, but it is usually labeled as "IGN" or "Ignition." Make sure to inspect the fuse for any signs of damage, and replace it if necessary. Always disconnect the battery before working on any fuses to ensure safety.
According to my Chilton's Auto Repair manual : For the 460 cubic inch V8 engine in a 1970 Lincoln Continental : ( the ignition timing is 10 * Before Top Dead Center ) Also : The spark plugs are gapped at .034 inch The point dwell is 26 to 31 degrees The point gap is .017 inch
check the battery conections they might be loose or even the starter conections if that doesn't work charge your battery first before trying again