Various Drivability Symptoms – Crank No Start – DTC U0109 – 2013 Lincoln MKZ

TSB 13-5-26	VARIOUS DRIVABILITY SYMPTOMS – CRANK-NO START – DTC U0109 – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/6/2013
Publication Date: May 27, 2013

 

LINCOLN:

2013 MKZ

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013 MKZ vehicles built on or before 3/6/2013 may exhibit various drivability symptoms including a crank no start with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) U0109 stored in the powertrain control module (PCM).

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the left hand (LH) C-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05.
2. Remove G304 fastener and discard. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Section 10-1. (Figure 1)
3. Install new fastener. Torque to 12 N-m (9 lb-ft).
4. Install LH C-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
5. Clear DTCs.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
W505255-S450L	Bolt

 

Figure 1 – Article 13-5-26

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
130526A	2013 MKZ: Check DTCs And Replace Ground Fastener Includes Time To Remove And Install Trim Panels And Clear Codes (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.4 Hr.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
5427841	42