Lincoln Nautilus: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery. Diagnosis and Testing
General Equipment
| Diagnostic Battery Charger |
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Use Ford approved battery test equipment.
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Midtronics MDX-650 or P-300/P-600/490/1050
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Midtronics GRX-3590 or 3000
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).

PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST
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Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
Battery condition is determined by measuring battery
terminal voltage after a specific discharge current is applied for a
specified time period.
Possible Sources
- Battery
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
Visual Inspection and Pre-checks
- Inspect wiring, terminals and connectors.
- Inspect the battery.
- Inspect battery mounting
- Inspect high current BJB connections.
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| A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION |
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NOTE:
Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.
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Using the Diagnostic Battery Charger and the battery
cables removed from the battery, verify the battery condition.
Is the battery OK?
| Yes |
RETURN the battery to service.
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| No |
If the analyzer reads REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE-BAD CELL, INSTALL a new battery. REFER to: Battery (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables)
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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...
Charging
WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this section,
refer to Safety Warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure
to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury...
Other information:
Anti-Lock Brake System
If it illuminates when you are
driving, this indicates that the
system requires service. Your
vehicle continues to have normal braking
without the anti-lock brake system function.
Have your vehicle checked as soon as
possible...
Overview
The DATC system maintains the selected vehicle interior temperature
by heating and/or cooling the air depending on the HVAC control panel
selection.
The driver may override the automatic mode of operation.
The temperature control setting is the desired cabin air temperature...