Are you sure you do not mean DCL? Data Control Link (DCL message center)
take it to the dealer and have them find it, there's alot of things that it could be. It is the instrument cluster. Get it fixed. Search eBay for DCL errors. Fixed for $75.
usually the DCL is beeping which means communication challenges, clean the DCL connections on the back of the panel.
DCL refers to data control link, somtimes the plugs in back lose the connection. Follow this link, the info should help. It worked on my 92. http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00086.html
There is only one way to fix DCL errors. The instrument cluster needs to be reworked. It will fix it 100% for good. New clusters won't fix it because the problem is with all clusters in the Lincoln Continental. ALL of the instrument cluster issues will go away. It costs about $70 but it is worth it. Search Ebay for the repair. You will find it.
How about fixing the DCL that will make it go off or clean the connectors behind the concole, there will two off them, clean them with a qtip, see if that solves the challenge
AnswerThis should help. http://www.lincolnsonline.com/tech/00086.html The only fix is to have the cluster reworked. Search Ebay for DCL errors. It can be fixed for $50 - $60 bucks
The dcl is actuaslly the control center where you plug in a reader for reading the trouble codes it is located either in the passenger compartment under the dash on the drivers side or under the hood on the firewall depending on the model
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'data control logger'AnswerIt does NOT stand for data control logger. Whoever keeps posting that needs to stop doing do. DCL refers to Data Communications Link. You are most likely asking because you are seeing the "Check DCL" light on your dash. Your instrument cluster is starting to fail. Contact these folks for a replacement:http://www.aaellc.com
The 1998 Lincoln Continental has a thermostat which measures the internal temperature of the engine. This is displayed on the dashboard.