Lincoln Nautilus: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery and Cables - System Operation and Component Description. Description and Operation
System Operation
Battery and Cables
Vehicles
are equipped with a 12-volt, Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) maintenance-free
battery. The battery is a 12V DC source connected in a negative ground
system and is a voltage stabilizer for the 12V electrical system.
A
battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative side of the
battery cable and a generator current sensor is attached to the positive
side of the battery cable, refer to Component Description in section
414-00.
Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that all faulty batteries be returned to an authorized recycling facility for disposal.
General Equipment
Diagnostic Battery Charger
Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Midtronics EXP-890
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices...
Other information:
Item
Description
1
BCM
2
Hood latch (with integrated hood ajar switch)
3
Intrusion sensor
4
Anti-theft alarm horn
..
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
This step is only necessary when installing a new component.
NOTE:
The PMI process must begin with the current SCCM installed. If the
current SCCM does not respond to the diagnostic scan tool, the tool may
prompt for As-Built Data as part of the repair.
Using a diagnostic scan tool, begin..