Gustafa Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Long story short, car started fine but after one stop this morning, came out to my 2011 Lincoln MKX and the brake was hard to push and no start, just solenoid constant click and the turn lights rapid flashing. Got my meter and some tools, pulled the postive battery fuse plate and tested the fuses, they were good. The battery would sit at 12.58v and I could arm the car via remote and that would drain it to 5v. I replaced the battery and she started right up, I thought I would have to plug in a radio code, nope all works great but the ambient temp sensor on the digital dials and the Sync are not showing. Is this a reset button press procedure issue? I drove 20 minutes to the office and it never kicked on, I checked the Sync settings and its set to show Outside Temperature. I never ran through the climate controls for AC or heat. Any input would be great. I know the ambient sensor is behind the grill cover, etc but it was working fine this morning, so Im assuming somethings not communication after a new battery. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) On mine the temp sensor is in the air filter box - I disconnected it when I removed the air-box for better access when I recently replaced my battery. Did you remove the air-box? Also, do a search for how to reset the Battery Monitory System (BMS) Edited October 26, 2022 by 1004ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustafa Posted October 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 1 hour ago, 1004ron said: On mine the temp sensor is in the air filter box - I disconnected it when I removed the air-box for better access when I recently replaced my battery. Did you remove the air-box? Also, do a search for how to reset the Battery Monitory System (BMS) You know, I did pop the cover off to move it slightly to get the battery out. I thought the ambient temp sensor was over on the passenger side behind the grill? I wonder if by moving that air box lid it did something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustafa Posted October 26, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 Apparently she just needed time. Just restarted the vehicle and the ambient (outdoor temp) gauges are working. The climate control is working as designed, all cold and hot when selected. Thanks for taking the time 1004ron, I appreciate your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted October 26, 2022 Report Share Posted October 26, 2022 (edited) For future reference, from the 2011 Edge/MKX Workshop Manual... Carry out the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) Reset using the scan tool after the battery is connected. If the BMS Reset is not carried out, it takes approximately 8 hours for the Body Control Module (BCM) to learn the new battery state of charge. During this 8 hour period, the vehicle must be undisturbed, with no doors opened or keyless entry button presses. If the vehicle is used before the BCM is allowed to learn the new battery state of charge, engine off load shedding can still occur and a message may be displayed. Additionally, the 2011 Edge/MKX's Ambient Air Temperature Sensor is located behind the grille, and removal of the Bumper Cover is required for access to the sensor... Ambient air temperature sensor Good luck! Edited October 26, 2022 by Haz 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1004ron Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 I was off-track thinking of "Engine Air Intake Temperature". 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustafa Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 (edited) 4 hours ago, Haz said: For future reference, from the 2011 Edge/MKX Workshop Manual... Carry out the Battery Monitoring System (BMS) Reset using the scan tool after the battery is connected. If the BMS Reset is not carried out, it takes approximately 8 hours for the Body Control Module (BCM) to learn the new battery state of charge. During this 8 hour period, the vehicle must be undisturbed, with no doors opened or keyless entry button presses. If the vehicle is used before the BCM is allowed to learn the new battery state of charge, engine off load shedding can still occur and a message may be displayed. Ok, so it didnt sit after the battery install and everything seems to be ok? Do I need to do anything or just let it sit overnight now? Now you have me concerned LOL Edited October 27, 2022 by 1004ron No need to quote everyting 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haz Posted October 27, 2022 Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Letting it sit unaffected for eight hours does the job for the BCM -- no worries! Your Edge behaving normally is a good thing from which you should gain confidence. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gustafa Posted October 27, 2022 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2022 Thanks Haz, I appreciate your input! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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