Lincoln Aviator: Battery, Mounting and Cables / General Procedures - Battery Drain Check
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 75 minutes (depending on region). Current drains
can be tested with the following procedure.
NOTE:
Many electronic modules draw 10 mA (0.010 amp) or more continuously.
NOTE:
Typically, a drain of approximately 1 amp is attributed to
an engine compartment lamp, glove compartment lamp or interior lamp
staying on continually. Other component failures or wiring shorts are
located by selectively pulling fuses to pinpoint the location of the
current drain. When the current drain is found, the meter reading falls
to an acceptable level.
NOTE:
To accurately test the drain on a battery, use an in-line
ammeter between the negative battery post and its respective cable. Use
of a test lamp or voltmeter is not an accurate method.
NOTE:
In addition to the battery drain check a parasitic draw test video is provided as an additional testing resource,
Click here to view parasitic draw test.
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If equipped, disable the approach detection feature.
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Make sure the fuse box(es) are accessible without turning on the interior lights or the underhood lights.
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Drive the vehicle for at least 5 minutes over 48 km/h (30 mph) to activate the vehicle systems.
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NOTE:
If equipped with an automatic transmission and the vehicle has an IPC
PRNDL indicator, verify the gear selector lever is in the park position
and is operating correctly. A fault in the park position indicator
circuit can prevent modules from transitioning to sleep mode.
Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off for at
least 75 minutes (depending on region) to allow the modules to time
out/power down.
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Connect a fused jumper wire (30A) between the negative
battery cable and the negative battery post to prevent modules from
resetting.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
battery post without breaking the connection of the fused jumper wire.
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NOTE:
It is important that continuity is not broken
between the battery and the negative battery cable when connecting the
meter. If this happens, repeat the time out/power down procedure.
NOTE:
The meter must be capable of reading milliamps and should have a 10 amp capability.
Connect a meter between the negative battery cable terminal and the negative battery post.
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NOTE:
If the meter settings need to be switched or the
test leads need to be moved to another outlet, reinstall the fused
jumper wire to avoid breaking continuity.
Remove the fused jumper wire.
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If equipped with auxiliary battery(s), ensure that the
auxiliary battery(s) are disconnnected when measuring current draw at
the primary battery, to ensure the meter or inductive amp probe measures
all current draws present. Disconnect the auxiliary battery(s).
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01)
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Note the amperage draw. Draw varies from vehicle to
vehicle depending on the equipment package. Compare to a similar vehicle
for reference.
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NOTE:
If the vehicle sits for an extended period of time
and the battery drains, there is the possibility of a control module
staying alive and not going into sleep mode. If a control module stays
alive, it can result in battery drain. If a control module is suspected,
isolate individual modules by disconnecting them one at a time and note
if the excessive draw goes away.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment
containing electrical connections, disconnect the aftermarket to factory
connections to isolate the body from the chassis.
NOTE:
Vehicles may be equipped with multiple fuse box locations.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 13 for schematic and connector information.
If the current draw is excessive, remove the fuses from
the main fuse box one at a time and note the current drop.
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When the current level drops to an acceptable level
after removing a fuse, the circuit containing the excessive draw has
been located. Reinstall the fuse and allow the vehicle to sit with the
key out of the ignition for at least 75 minutes (depending on region) to
allow the modules to time out/power down again.
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The excessive draw can be isolated by continuing to pull
subsystem fuses and disconnecting components. Do not reinstall the
fuses or connect components until testing is finished. To correctly
isolate each of the circuits, all of the fuses may need to be removed,
then install one fuse and note the amperage draw, remove the fuse and
install the next fuse. Continue this process with each fuse.
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If excessive current draw is isolated to a specific
module, verify if a module input is the cause of the concern. Refer to
the corresponding workshop manual system operation and component
description section to determine the inputs (hardwired or network
messages) received by the module in question.
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Check the Wiring Diagrams manual for any circuits that
run from the battery without passing through the main fuse box or other
fuse box(es). If the current draw is still excessive, disconnect these
circuits until the draw is found. Disconnect the generator(s) electrical
connections and retest if the draw cannot be located. The generator(s)
may be internally shorted, causing the current drain.
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If equipped with window one-touch up, perform the window
motor initialization after the negative battery cable terminal is
connected to the negative battery post.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Disconnect
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Disconnect the batteries.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures)...
Other information:
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry Keypad
The keypad is near the driver window. It
illuminates when touched.
Note: If you enter your entry code too fast
on the keypad, the unlock function may not
work. Enter your entry code again more
slowly.
You can use the keypad to do the following:
Lock or unlock the doors...
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
205-153
(T80T-4000-W)
Handle
307-758Installer, Axle Seal -FWD
Feeler Gauge
Flat Headed Screw Driver
Removal
NOTE:
The stub shaft seals must be replaced whenever the halfshafts are removed...