Hybrid System - MIL ON, DTC's P0301-P0304 or P0316
TSB 13-3-1203/26/13
FLASHING MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) -
UNDER HARD ACCELERATION - DIAGNOSTIC
TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) P0301, P0302, P0303,
P0304 OR P0316
FORD:
2013 C-MAX, Fusion
LINCOLN:
2013 MKZ
ISSUE
Some 2013 C-MAX Hybrid/Energi vehicles built on or before 2/13/2013, Fusion Hybrid and MKZ Hybrid vehicles built on or before 2/6/2013 may intermittently exhibit a flashing MIL under hard acceleration with DTCs P0301, P0302, P0303, P0304 or P0316 in the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). The engine may also exhibit a misfire or runs rough condition during the event.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Using IDS, perform a Keep Alive Memory (KAM) reset. Select:
a. Toolbox
b. Powertrain
c. Reset KAM, PCM
2. Relearn the misfire monitor profile.
a. Start the vehicle, leave the transmission gear selector in Park.
b. Perform a manual tip-in on the accelerator pedal to force an engine startup.
c. Allow engine to run 15 seconds and shut down. If after 15 seconds the engine does not shut down, key off the vehicle. After key off, engine will run an additional 5 seconds.
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.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
130312A Check DTCs, Reset Keep 0.3 Hr.
Alive Memory And Perform
Misfire Monitor Profile
Includes Time Clear Codes
After Repair (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
12A650 01
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