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Lincoln Nautilus: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery. Diagnosis and Testing

Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual / Electrical / Battery and Charging System / Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery. Diagnosis and Testing


General Equipment

Diagnostic Battery Charger
  1. 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.
REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).


PINPOINT TEST A: BATTERY CONDITION TEST

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.
A1 TEST THE BATTERY CONDITION

NOTE: Failure to fully charge the battery before retesting may cause false readings.

  • 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.
No If the analyzer reads REPLACE BATTERY or REPLACE-BAD CELL, INSTALL a new battery.
REFER to: Battery (414-01 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...

    Battery Charging. General Procedures

    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:

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Service Manual: Rear Bumper Cover. Disassembly and Assembly


    DISASSEMBLY Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). Vehicles equipped with foot operated liftgate Disconnect the liftgate module electrical connectors. Remove the screw and the liftgate module...

    Lincoln Nautilus 2018-2026 Owners Manual: Tire Replacement Requirements


    Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability. WARNING: Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size, load index, speed rating and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as those originally provided by Ford...

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    USB Ports

    Locating the USB Ports

    Data Transfer USB Ports

    Lincoln Nautilus. USB Ports

    The USB Ports could be in the following locations:

    On the lower instrument panel. Inside the media bin. Inside the center console.

    Note: These USB ports can also charge devices.

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