| NO AUDIO DURING THX AUDIO SYSTEM DEMO MODE | |
| Publication Date: September 22, 2016 | |
| LINCOLN | 2016 MKS, MKT, Navigator |
ISSUE:
Some 2016 MKS, MKT and Navigator vehicles equipped with the THX audio system may not play sound during demo mode.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the audio digital signal processing (DSP) module. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00.
| FL7Z-18B849-A | DSP Module – Navigator |
| DE9Z-18B849-A | DSP Module – MKT |
| DSP Module – MKS |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
| 160127A | 2016 MKS: Replace The DSP Module (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.5 Hr. |
| 160127A | 2016 MKT: Replace The DSP Module (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.9 Hr. |
| 160127A | 2016 Navigator: Replace The DSP Module (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 1.2 Hrs. |
WARRANTY STATUS
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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.
DEALER CODING
| BASIC PART NO. | CONDITION CODE |
| 18B849 | 42 |
- DIMENSIONS: 10.43" x 9.21" x 2.25", WEIGHT: 4.37 lbs
- SPECS: Monoblock, Class A/B, 2Ω Stable, MOSFET Power Supply, 1100 Max x 1 @ 2 Ohms, 550 Max x 1 @ 4 Ohms
- SPECS CONT'D: Low Pass Filter, Bass Boost, Input Sensitivity, Illuminated Logo, Thermal, Short and Overload Protection Circuits, Remote Subwoofer Control
- INPUTS/OUTPUTS: RCA & Speaker Level Inputs
- WARRANTY: BOSS Audio Systems provides a powerful 6-year platinum online dealer warranty so long as the purchase is made through Amazon.com. We strongly encourage professional installation of this product to ensure proper and safe functionality
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- 23% Increase of Thermal Mass Per Square Inch
- Small Chassis Design
- OEM Vehicle Integration
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- POWER: Maximum Power Output of 1500 Watts at 2 Ohms into one channel. MAX Power Output of 750 Watts at 4 Ohms into one Channel. This amplifier is designed to run your subwoofer(s) giving them the power that they need to perform as they were meant to
- HIGH LEVEL INPUTS: Speaker level inputs are commonly referred to as high-level inputs. Speaker level inputs will be used to connect the AR1500M to your factory radio or an aftermarket radio that does not have low-level (RCA) inputs
- LOW LEVEL INPUTS: Line level inputs, also known as RCA inputs or low-level inputs, use RCA interconnect cables to link the AR1500M with the source unit. Most aftermarket radios have multiple pairs of RCA outputs that can connect to multiple amplifiers
- LOW-PASS CROSSOVER: A low-pass filter is an electronic circuit that removes all the notes below the filter's frequency setting. You will use the Low-pass filter to primarily keep high notes out of your subwoofer(s)
- SWITCHABLE BASS BOOST: Switchable Bass Boost allows you to boost the low bass +18db.
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