Illuminated MIL with a Lack of Power and Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) P0299 – 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC

ISSUE:

Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles equipped with a 2.3L GTDI engine may exhibit an illuminated MIL with a lack of power and diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P0299. This may be due to the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod coming disconnected from the wastegate.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool or an equivalent scan tool, check for DTCs. Is DTC P0299 present in the powertrain control module (PCM) memory?
   1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
   1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to Powertrain Control/Emissions Diagnosis (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics.

1. Using a long screwdriver, attempt to move the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod to verify proper attachment. Is the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod properly attached and the retaining clip in place? (Figure 1)
   
   Figure 1
   1. Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to the (PC/ED) manual for normal diagnostics.
   1. No – proceed to Step 3.

1. Remove the engine cover.

1. Remove the turbocharger inlet air duct.

1. Remove and discard the upper turbocharger mounting nuts and studs. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

1. Remove the engine front undershield. Refer to WSM, Section 501-02.

1. Remove the lower turbocharger charge air cooler (CAC) inlet air duct.

1. Remove the lower turbocharger heat shield retaining bolt. (Figure 2)

1. Position the turbocharger heat shield aside.

1. Reconnect the turbocharger wastegate actuator rod and install a new retaining clip. (Figure 1)

1. Install the turbocharger heat shield.
   1. Tighten the new upper turbocharger mounting nuts. Torque to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft)
   1. Tighten the lower turbocharger heat shield retaining bolt. Torque to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

1. Reinstall the lower turbocharger CAC inlet air duct.
   1. Tighten the lower turbocharger CAC inlet air duct retaining nuts. Torque to 11 Nm (97 lb-in)
   1. Tighten the CAC inlet air duct clamps. Torque to 5 Nm (44 lb-in)

1. Install the engine front undershield. Refer to WSM, Section 501-02

1. Install the turbocharger inlet air duct.
   1. Tighten the bolts. Torque to 11 Nm (97 lb-in).
   1. Tighten the clamp. Torque to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).

1. Install the engine cover.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
W790436-S900	Retaining Clip
W704474-S437	Stud – Upper Turbocharger-to-Manifold
W713095-S403	Nut – Upper Turbocharger-to-Manifold
W716042-S900	Bolt – Lower Turbocharger Heat Shield

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage.
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.

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