1988 TC - Door locks

[chevdually]

I recently added a GREAT 1988 TC Sig to my Lincoln collection but am having a problem with the door locks. They will unlock (power) ok via door switch or keypad but will not lock. I can hear the relay (behind glovebox) clicking when I try to attemp the un-lock. I looked at the relay but there are a TON of connections to it. Question: Does anyone know if that relay operates other things than the door locks and where i can find a wiring diagram for that year (1988).

Robb

[87 town]

I recently added a GREAT 1988 TC Sig to my Lincoln collection but am having a problem with the door locks. They will unlock (power) ok via door switch or keypad but will not lock. I can hear the relay (behind glovebox) clicking when I try to attemp the un-lock. I looked at the relay but there are a TON of connections to it. Question: Does anyone know if that relay operates other things than the door locks and where i can find a wiring diagram for that year (1988).

Robb

I have same issue. will unlock, but not relock. yes the relay is up under the glove box. i even bought the relay from Ford/Lincoln dealer but never installed. Dont have the part number with me. My understanding is that there is one relay for locking and 1 for unlocking. I got under the dash one day but something came up and I didnt get to unplugging the realy or changing it even though I did locate it.
Derrick, on line here, provided a very good wiring diagram.
Hopefully Derrick will read this and post the diagram again....or you can look to previous posts, about 4 months ago, and find mine which asked about the ame problem. i think it was listed as "power door lock" or something to that effect. May be easy to just look up "all" threads posted by me?
Hope this helps some..

[Elemino]

I don't think I'll ever touch that relay. It operates EVERYTHING. Theres a reason it has so many wires running to it. It has to do with that keypad, the locks, and the lights... and who knows what else.

[87 town]

I don't think I'll ever touch that relay. It operates EVERYTHING. Theres a reason it has so many wires running to it. It has to do with that keypad, the locks, and the lights... and who knows what else.

it is a single realy. i had my hand on it already. really need to see diagram either from my old thread or Derrick may re post. I was told it was just a unlock relay.

[Dereck]

Hi Chevdually

Check out the "Search" function dude it works quite well ;)

In the meantime check out This thread (http://www.lincolnsonline.com/forum/showthread.php?t=43844) for some power door lock wiring information.

Regards

Derek

[gadget73]

Yup, that thread has the images and wiring diagrams you need. The relays aren't scary. The only part up inside there with a ton of wiring is the keyless entry module. That has a ginormous plug. The relay is nothing to fear.

[chevdually]

Thanks for the ifo everyone...just what i needed.

[chevdually]

Thanks everone for the info and diagrams...will really help.