Ford Fusion: Battery, Mounting and Cables / Battery Drain Check. General Procedures
Check
NOTE:
No factory-equipped vehicle should have more than a 25 mA
(0.025 amp) – 50 mA (0.050) draw depending on the vehicle's accessories.
Check for current drains on the battery in excess of 25 mA (0.025 amp) –
50 mA (0.050) with all the electrical accessories off and the vehicle
at rest for at least 40 minutes. Current drains can be tested with the
following procedure.
NOTE:
Many electronic modules draw 10 mA (0.010 amp) or more continuously.
NOTE:
Typically, a drain of approximately 1 amp is attributed to
an engine compartment lamp, glove compartment lamp or interior lamp
staying on continually. Other component failures or wiring shorts are
located by selectively pulling fuses to pinpoint the location of the
current drain. When the current drain is found, the meter reading falls
to an acceptable level.
NOTE:
To accurately test the drain on a battery, use an in-line
ammeter between the negative battery post and its respective cable. Use
of a test lamp or voltmeter is not an accurate method.
NOTE:
In addition to the battery drain check a parasitic draw test video is provided as an additional testing resource,
Click here to view parasitic draw test.
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If equipped, disable the approach detection feature.
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Make sure the fuse box(es) are accessible without turning on the interior lights or the underhood lights.
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Drive the vehicle for at least 5 minutes over 48 km/h (30 mph) to activate the vehicle systems.
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NOTE:
If equipped with an automatic transmission and the vehicle has an IPC
PRNDL indicator, verify the gear selector lever is in the park position
and is operating correctly. A fault in the park position indicator
circuit can prevent modules from transitioning to sleep mode.
Allow the vehicle to sit with the ignition off for at
least 40 minutes to allow the modules to time out/power down.
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Connect a fused jumper wire (30A) between the negative
battery cable and the negative battery post to prevent modules from
resetting.
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Disconnect the negative battery cable from the negative
battery post without breaking the connection of the fused jumper wire.
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NOTE:
It is important that continuity is not broken
between the battery and the negative battery cable when connecting the
meter. If this happens, repeat the time out/power down procedure.
NOTE:
The meter must be capable of reading milliamps and should have a 10 amp capability.
Connect a meter between the negative battery cable terminal and the negative battery post.
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NOTE:
If the meter settings need to be switched or the
test leads need to be moved to another outlet, reinstall the fused
jumper wire to avoid breaking continuity.
Remove the fused jumper wire.
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Note the amperage draw. Draw varies from vehicle to
vehicle depending on the equipment package. Compare to a similar vehicle
for reference.
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NOTE:
If the vehicle sits for an extended period of time
and the battery drains, there is the possibility of a control module
staying alive and not going into sleep mode. If a control module stays
alive, it can result in battery drain. If a control module is suspected,
isolate individual modules by disconnecting them one at a time and note
if the excessive draw goes away.
NOTE:
For vehicles equipped with aftermarket equipment
containing electrical connections, disconnect the aftermarket to factory
connections to isolate the body from the chassis.
NOTE:
Vehicles may be equipped with multiple fuse box locations.
Refer to Wiring Diagrams Cell 13 for schematic and connector information.
If the current draw is excessive, remove the fuses from
the main fuse box one at a time and note the current drop.
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When the current level drops to an acceptable level
after removing a fuse, the circuit containing the excessive draw has
been located. Reinstall the fuse and allow the vehicle to sit with the
key out of the ignition for at least 40 minutes to allow the modules to
time out/power down again.
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The excessive draw can be isolated by continuing to pull
subsystem fuses and disconnecting components. Do not reinstall the
fuses or connect components until testing is finished. To correctly
isolate each of the circuits, all of the fuses may need to be removed,
then install one fuse and note the amperage draw, remove the fuse and
install the next fuse. Continue this process with each fuse.
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If excessive current draw is isolated to a specific
module, verify if a module input is the cause of the concern. Refer to
the corresponding workshop manual system operation and component
description section to determine the inputs (hardwired or network
messages) received by the module in question.
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Check the Wiring Diagrams manual for any circuits that
run from the battery without passing through the main fuse box or other
fuse box(es). If the current draw is still excessive, disconnect these
circuits until the draw is found. Disconnect the generator(s) electrical
connections and retest if the draw cannot be located. The generator(s)
may be internally shorted, causing the current drain.
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If equipped with window one-touch up, perform the window
motor initialization after the negative battery cable terminal is
connected to the negative battery post.
Refer to: Power Door Window Initialization (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, General Procedures).
Disconnect
NOTE:
Removing the negative battery ground cable at the LH strut tower will not disable the vehicle's electrical system.
NOTE:
When the battery is disconnected and connected, some
abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the vehicle relearns its
adaptive strategy...
Removal
Disconnect the battery cables.
Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures).
Remove the battery...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
Make sure that any media is ejected from unit.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE:
If installing a new module, it is necessary to
upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to
removing the module...
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the
performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners
may result in major service expense. Use the same or equivalent parts if
replacement is necessary. Do not use a replacement part of lesser
quality or substitute design...