Intermittent No Start with a Discharged Battery or Intermittent Battery Draw – 2013 Ford Fusion

TSB 16-0023ENERGI – INTERMITTENT NO START DUE TO DISCHARGED 12 VOLT BATTERY

 

FORDeBay logo:2013 Fusion

 

This article supersedes TSB 15-0028 to update the Service Labor Time Standards and Part List.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013 Fusion Energi vehicles may exhibit an intermittent no start due to a discharged 12 volt battery or intermittent battery draw.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Disconnect the 12 volt battery. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 414-01.
    1. Do not remove the battery hold-down and breather hose to the battery at this time.
  2. Connect the Rotunda Midtronics GR1-190 or GRX-3590 Diagnostic Battery Charger to the vehicle’s battery terminal posts only. Battery cables must be removed and no other connections, such as body ground can be in the circuit during testing.
    1. Select diagnostic fast charge.
    2. On GR1-190 only – select above 400 km (250 miles) or below 400 km (250 miles) based on vehicle mileage.
    3. Select battery type Lead Acid.
    4. Enter cold cranking amp (CCA) rating of 390 CCA.
  3. Did the battery pass the load test?
    1. Yes – allow the battery to fully charge. After charging is complete, reconnect the 12 volt battery. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01, but do not reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner around the battery at this time. Proceed to Step 4.
    2. No – record the failure code. Replace the battery. Refer to WSM, Section 414-01 but do not reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner around the battery at this time. Make sure the 12 volt battery is fully charged. Using the Integrated Diagnostic System (IDS) service tool, perform the battery monitoring system (BMS) reset after the new battery is connected. Proceed to Step 4.
  4. Inspect the fan wiring from the high voltage battery pack, located at the interior left hand quarter panel, up to the fan motor(s) for damage or chafing on the metal bracket that attaches the battery cage to the vehicle body. Is chafing present? (Figure 1)
    metal bracket that attaches the battery cage to the vehicle body

    Figure 1 – 16-0023
    1. Yes – repair the circuits as needed. Refer to Wiring Diagram, Section 5-1. After the repair, wrap the affected area with 3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape or equivalent to prevent future concerns. Reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner and battery access cover and proceed to Step 5.
    2. No – wrap the affected area with 3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape or equivalent to prevent future concerns. Reinstall the driver’s side trunk liner and battery access cover, and proceed to Step 5.
  5. Replace the Telematics Control Unit (TCU) module. Refer to WSM, Section 415-00.

 

Obtain Locally
Part Number Part Description
1755
3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape 1755, 3/4 in x 60 ft, Black, 1 Roll, Electrical Maintenance
  • OFFERS PROTECTION: Protects against abrasion and cut-through on wire and cable splices
  • CUSHIONS: Provides extra mechanical protection for rubber electrical tape
  • STRONG HOLD: Provides bundling, binding and spot holding on wire harnesses
  • HELPS PREVENT SCRATCHES: Helps protect against cut-through and scratching by covering sharp edges
  • For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use

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3M Temflex Cotton Friction Tape

 

DS7Z-19A387-ATelematics Control Unit Module
BXT-99RT4-AMotorcraft Battery
W715667-S439D-Pillar Retention Clip (2 Req)
DS7Z-7831012-ACC-Pillar Right Hand – Dune
DS7Z-7831013-ACC-Pillar Left Hand – Dune
DS7Z-7831012-ADC-Pillar Right Hand – Gray
DS7Z-7831013-ADC-Pillar Left Hand – Gray

 

OPERATION DESCRIPTIONTIME
160023A2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Charge Battery, Inspect And Protect Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)1.0 Hr.
160023B2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Charge Battery, Inspect And Repair Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)1.4 Hrs.
160023C2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Replace Battery, Reset BMS, Inspect And Protect Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)1.1 Hrs.
160023D2013 Fusion Energi: Test, Replace Battery, Reset BMS, Inspect And Repair Wire Harness Replace The TCU (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)1.6 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
19A38742

 


 

Service Information & Reprogramming

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  • Reprogramming or reconfiguring non-emission-related modules on many vehicles (UBP and MS-CAN not supported)

In addition, module initialization (PATS) functions such as Keycode Erase/Reprogram and PCM Parameter Reset can be done using this application.

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Latest Calibration Information

Module Build Data (As-Built)
Use VIN to obtain As-Built data

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