Keyless Systems - Vehicle No Start/Discharged Battery
TSB 09-13-407/13/09
NO CRANK / DISCHARGED BATTERY - BUILT
BEFORE 3/17/2009
LINCOLN:
2009 MKS
ISSUE
Some 2009 MKS vehicles equipped with the Intelligent Access with Push Button Start system and built before 3/17/2009 may exhibit an engine that will not crank caused by a dead battery condition. This concern could be caused by customers accidentally leaving the vehicle's Push-Button Start system in Accessory mode as they exit the vehicle.
The Push-Button Start system will not turn off the vehicle automatically when left in Accessory mode. A new 60 minute time-out feature is available to customers who routinely leave their vehicle in Accessory mode; vehicle will automatically turn off from Accessory mode after 60 minutes. Reprogramming the Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module will enable this time-out feature.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
A RED TEST-EYE INDICATES THE BATTERY IS DISCHARGED, NOT NECESSARILY DEFECTIVE.
NOTE
FAILURE TO FULLY CHARGE THE BATTERY BEFORE RETESTING MAY CAUSE FALSE READING.
1. Inspect and evaluate the battery charging system, see Workshop Manual, Section 414-01 to determine the cause of the low voltage condition.
2. If the time-out feature is desired, reprogram the RFA module to the latest calibration using IDS release B61 .07 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2009.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
091304A 2009 MKS: Reprogram 0.5 Hr.
The RFA Module Includes
Time To Evaluate The
Battery Charging System
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
15604 04
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